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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,342.33, 697,368.80 and 275,899.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,342.33, 697,368.80 and 275,899.60 is: 380,739.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,342.33 : 697,368.80 = 275,899.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,342.33/697,368.80 = 275,899.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,342.33x = 697,368.80 × 275,899.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,342.33x = 192,403,772,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,403,772,972.48/505,342.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,739.47

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