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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,399.69, 697,454.97 and 275,958.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,399.69, 697,454.97 and 275,958.58 is: 380,824.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,399.69 : 697,454.97 = 275,958.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,399.69/697,454.97 = 275,958.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,399.69x = 697,454.97 × 275,958.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,399.69x = 192,468,683,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,468,683,135.14/505,399.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,824.70

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