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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,794.35, 697,987.96 and 276,346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,794.35, 697,987.96 and 276,346.70 is: 381,353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,794.35 : 697,987.96 = 276,346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,794.35/697,987.96 = 276,346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,794.35x = 697,987.96 × 276,346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,794.35x = 192,886,672,525.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,886,672,525.79/505,794.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,353.95

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