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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,767.69, 698,007.69 and 276,359.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,767.69, 698,007.69 and 276,359.85 is: 381,402.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,767.69 : 698,007.69 = 276,359.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,767.69/698,007.69 = 276,359.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,767.69x = 698,007.69 × 276,359.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,767.69x = 192,901,300,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,901,300,507.25/505,767.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,402.97

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