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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,373.14, 697,396.61 and 275,926.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,373.14, 697,396.61 and 275,926.19 is: 380,768.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,373.14 : 697,396.61 = 275,926.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,373.14/697,396.61 = 275,926.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,373.14x = 697,396.61 × 275,926.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,373.14x = 192,429,989,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,429,989,516.22/505,373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,768.14

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