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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,208.18, 697,204.16 and 275,779.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,208.18, 697,204.16 and 275,779.06 is: 380,584.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,208.18 : 697,204.16 = 275,779.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,208.18/697,204.16 = 275,779.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,208.18x = 697,204.16 × 275,779.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,208.18x = 192,274,306,819.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,274,306,819.33/505,208.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,584.31

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