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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,452.24, 697,525.29 and 276,009.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,452.24, 697,525.29 and 276,009.97 is: 380,894.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,452.24 : 697,525.29 = 276,009.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,452.24/697,525.29 = 276,009.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,452.24x = 697,525.29 × 276,009.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,452.24x = 192,523,933,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,523,933,677.12/505,452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,894.41

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