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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,767.82, 698,007.84 and 276,359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,767.82, 698,007.84 and 276,359.98 is: 381,403.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,767.82 : 698,007.84 = 276,359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,767.82/698,007.84 = 276,359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,767.82x = 698,007.84 × 276,359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,767.82x = 192,901,432,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,901,432,702.24/505,767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,403.14

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