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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,242.72, 697,223.70 and 275,804.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,242.72, 697,223.70 and 275,804.28 is: 380,603.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,242.72 : 697,223.70 = 275,804.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,242.72/697,223.70 = 275,804.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,242.72x = 697,223.70 × 275,804.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,242.72x = 192,297,280,577.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,297,280,577.44/505,242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,603.76

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