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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,658.95, 697,779.03 and 276,170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,658.95, 697,779.03 and 276,170.55 is: 381,098.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,658.95 : 697,779.03 = 276,170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,658.95/697,779.03 = 276,170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,658.95x = 697,779.03 × 276,170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,658.95x = 192,706,016,912.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,706,016,912.54/505,658.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,098.80

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