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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,772.07, 698,013.71 and 276,364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,772.07, 698,013.71 and 276,364.23 is: 381,409.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,772.07 : 698,013.71 = 276,364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,772.07/698,013.71 = 276,364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,772.07x = 698,013.71 × 276,364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,772.07x = 192,906,021,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,906,021,493.59/505,772.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,409.00

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