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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,091.70, 697,030.38 and 275,650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,091.70, 697,030.38 and 275,650.74 is: 380,400.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,091.70 : 697,030.38 = 275,650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,091.70/697,030.38 = 275,650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,091.70x = 697,030.38 × 275,650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,091.70x = 192,136,940,049.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,136,940,049.48/505,091.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,400.11

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