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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,792.01, 697,984.82 and 276,344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,792.01, 697,984.82 and 276,344.36 is: 381,350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,792.01 : 697,984.82 = 276,344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,792.01/697,984.82 = 276,344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,792.01x = 697,984.82 × 276,344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,792.01x = 192,884,169,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,884,169,426.72/505,792.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,350.77

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