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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,145.88, 697,096.80 and 275,700.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,145.88, 697,096.80 and 275,700.96 is: 380,464.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,145.88 : 697,096.80 = 275,700.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,145.88/697,096.80 = 275,700.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,145.88x = 697,096.80 × 275,700.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,145.88x = 192,190,256,972.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,190,256,972.93/505,145.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,464.86

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