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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,099.58, 697,041.42 and 275,658.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,099.58, 697,041.42 and 275,658.68 is: 380,411.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,099.58 : 697,041.42 = 275,658.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,099.58/697,041.42 = 275,658.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,099.58x = 697,041.42 × 275,658.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,099.58x = 192,145,517,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,145,517,742.53/505,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,411.16

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