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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,275, 694,524.36 and 276,925.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,275, 694,524.36 and 276,925.36 is: 382,159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,275 : 694,524.36 = 276,925.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,275/694,524.36 = 276,925.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,275x = 694,524.36 × 276,925.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,275x = 192,331,408,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,331,408,421.77/503,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,159.67

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