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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,425.82, 697,516.04 and 276,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,425.82, 697,516.04 and 276,004.44 is: 380,901.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,425.82 : 697,516.04 = 276,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,425.82/697,516.04 = 276,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,425.82x = 697,516.04 × 276,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,425.82x = 192,517,524,011.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,517,524,011.22/505,425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,901.64

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