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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,211.74, 697,209.08 and 275,782.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,211.74, 697,209.08 and 275,782.62 is: 380,589.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,211.74 : 697,209.08 = 275,782.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,211.74/697,209.08 = 275,782.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,211.74x = 697,209.08 × 275,782.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,211.74x = 192,278,146,770.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,278,146,770.19/505,211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,589.23

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