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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,044.76, 696,976.57 and 275,616.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,044.76, 696,976.57 and 275,616.79 is: 380,359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,044.76 : 696,976.57 = 275,616.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,044.76/696,976.57 = 275,616.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,044.76x = 696,976.57 × 275,616.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,044.76x = 192,098,446,953.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,098,446,953.15/505,044.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,359.25

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