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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,349.62, 694,622.59 and 276,995.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,349.62, 694,622.59 and 276,995.12 is: 382,253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,349.62 : 694,622.59 = 276,995.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,349.62/694,622.59 = 276,995.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,349.62x = 694,622.59 × 276,995.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,349.62x = 192,407,068,715.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,407,068,715.83/503,349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,253.33

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