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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,070.67, 697,012.22 and 275,642.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,070.67, 697,012.22 and 275,642.72 is: 380,394.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,070.67 : 697,012.22 = 275,642.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,070.67/697,012.22 = 275,642.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,070.67x = 697,012.22 × 275,642.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,070.67x = 192,126,344,194.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,126,344,194.04/505,070.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,394.97

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