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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,438.76, 697,533.96 and 276,017.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,438.76, 697,533.96 and 276,017.40 is: 380,919.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,438.76 : 697,533.96 = 276,017.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,438.76/697,533.96 = 276,017.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,438.76x = 697,533.96 × 276,017.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,438.76x = 192,531,511,085.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,531,511,085.97/505,438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,919.56

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