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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,208.74, 697,204.94 and 275,779.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,208.74, 697,204.94 and 275,779.62 is: 380,585.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,208.74 : 697,204.94 = 275,779.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,208.74/697,204.94 = 275,779.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,208.74x = 697,204.94 × 275,779.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,208.74x = 192,274,913,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,274,913,070.60/505,208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,585.09

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