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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,475.39, 697,567.80 and 276,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,475.39, 697,567.80 and 276,034.26 is: 380,933.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,475.39 : 697,567.80 = 276,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,475.39/697,567.80 = 276,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,475.39x = 697,567.80 × 276,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,475.39x = 192,552,607,685.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,552,607,685.42/505,475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,933.70

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