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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,376.75, 697,421.39 and 275,936.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,376.75, 697,421.39 and 275,936.01 is: 380,792.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,376.75 : 697,421.39 = 275,936.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,376.75/697,421.39 = 275,936.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,376.75x = 697,421.39 × 275,936.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,376.75x = 192,443,674,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,443,674,265.57/505,376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,792.50

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