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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,071.46, 697,015.38 and 275,641.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,071.46, 697,015.38 and 275,641.30 is: 380,394.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,071.46 : 697,015.38 = 275,641.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,071.46/697,015.38 = 275,641.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,071.46x = 697,015.38 × 275,641.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,071.46x = 192,126,225,463.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,126,225,463.19/505,071.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,394.14

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