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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,181.76, 697,140.18 and 275,731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,181.76, 697,140.18 and 275,731.44 is: 380,503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,181.76 : 697,140.18 = 275,731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,181.76/697,140.18 = 275,731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,181.76x = 697,140.18 × 275,731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,181.76x = 192,223,465,713.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,223,465,713.26/505,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,503.58

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