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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,210.74, 697,207.70 and 275,781.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,210.74, 697,207.70 and 275,781.62 is: 380,587.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,210.74 : 697,207.70 = 275,781.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,210.74/697,207.70 = 275,781.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,210.74x = 697,207.70 × 275,781.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,210.74x = 192,277,068,982.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,277,068,982.47/505,210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,587.85

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