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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,073.76, 697,016.48 and 275,645.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,073.76, 697,016.48 and 275,645.80 is: 380,399.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,073.76 : 697,016.48 = 275,645.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,073.76/697,016.48 = 275,645.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,073.76x = 697,016.48 × 275,645.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,073.76x = 192,129,664,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,129,664,735.83/505,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,399.22

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