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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,387.72, 697,416.66 and 275,940.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,387.72, 697,416.66 and 275,940.76 is: 380,788.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,387.72 : 697,416.66 = 275,940.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,387.72/697,416.66 = 275,940.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,387.72x = 697,416.66 × 275,940.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,387.72x = 192,445,683,197.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,445,683,197.06/505,387.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,788.21

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