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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,797.17, 697,991.83 and 276,349.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,797.17, 697,991.83 and 276,349.51 is: 381,357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,797.17 : 697,991.83 = 276,349.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,797.17/697,991.83 = 276,349.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,797.17x = 697,991.83 × 276,349.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,797.17x = 192,889,695,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,889,695,332.80/505,797.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,357.80

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