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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,423.32, 697,512.59 and 276,001.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,423.32, 697,512.59 and 276,001.93 is: 380,898.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,423.32 : 697,512.59 = 276,001.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,423.32/697,512.59 = 276,001.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,423.32x = 697,512.59 × 276,001.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,423.32x = 192,514,822,342.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,514,822,342.44/505,423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,898.18

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