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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,891.93, 692,602.25 and 275,535.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,891.93, 692,602.25 and 275,535.81 is: 380,234.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,891.93 : 692,602.25 = 275,535.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,891.93/692,602.25 = 275,535.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,891.93x = 692,602.25 × 275,535.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,891.93x = 190,836,720,583.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,836,720,583.89/501,891.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,234.69

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