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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,096.94, 697,037.86 and 275,656.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,096.94, 697,037.86 and 275,656.08 is: 380,407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,096.94 : 697,037.86 = 275,656.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,096.94/697,037.86 = 275,656.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,096.94x = 697,037.86 × 275,656.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,096.94x = 192,142,724,099.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,142,724,099.19/505,096.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,407.62

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