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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,426.83, 697,492.40 and 275,985.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,426.83, 697,492.40 and 275,985.71 is: 380,862.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,426.83 : 697,492.40 = 275,985.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,426.83/697,492.40 = 275,985.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,426.83x = 697,492.40 × 275,985.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,426.83x = 192,497,935,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,497,935,233.60/505,426.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,862.12

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