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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,124.65, 697,086.48 and 275,696.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,124.65, 697,086.48 and 275,696.56 is: 380,469.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,124.65 : 697,086.48 = 275,696.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,124.65/697,086.48 = 275,696.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,124.65x = 697,086.48 × 275,696.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,124.65x = 192,184,344,558.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,184,344,558.51/505,124.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,469.15

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