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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,426.65, 697,505.10 and 275,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,426.65, 697,505.10 and 275,995.92 is: 380,883.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,426.65 : 697,505.10 = 275,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,426.65/697,505.10 = 275,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,426.65x = 697,505.10 × 275,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,426.65x = 192,508,561,779.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,508,561,779.19/505,426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,883.28

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