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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,768.26, 698,008.44 and 276,360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,768.26, 698,008.44 and 276,360.40 is: 381,403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,768.26 : 698,008.44 = 276,360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,768.26/698,008.44 = 276,360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,768.26x = 698,008.44 × 276,360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,768.26x = 192,901,891,681.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,901,891,681.78/505,768.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,403.71

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