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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,794.90, 697,988.70 and 276,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,794.90, 697,988.70 and 276,347.24 is: 381,354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,794.90 : 697,988.70 = 276,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,794.90/697,988.70 = 276,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,794.90x = 697,988.70 × 276,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,794.90x = 192,887,251,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,887,251,568.96/505,794.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,354.68

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