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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,700.64, 692,346.32 and 275,346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,700.64, 692,346.32 and 275,346.72 is: 379,978.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,700.64 : 692,346.32 = 275,346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,700.64/692,346.32 = 275,346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,700.64x = 692,346.32 × 275,346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,700.64x = 190,635,288,316.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,635,288,316.07/501,700.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,978.16

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