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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,791.19, 697,983.70 and 276,343.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,791.19, 697,983.70 and 276,343.55 is: 381,349.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,791.19 : 697,983.70 = 276,343.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,791.19/697,983.70 = 276,343.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,791.19x = 697,983.70 × 276,343.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,791.19x = 192,883,293,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,883,293,500.14/505,791.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,349.65

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