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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,660.70, 697,814.18 and 276,221.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,660.70, 697,814.18 and 276,221.17 is: 381,186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,660.70 : 697,814.18 = 276,221.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,660.70/697,814.18 = 276,221.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,660.70x = 697,814.18 × 276,221.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,660.70x = 192,751,049,769.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,751,049,769.18/505,660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,186.53

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