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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,797.59, 697,992.42 and 276,349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,797.59, 697,992.42 and 276,349.94 is: 381,358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,797.59 : 697,992.42 = 276,349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,797.59/697,992.42 = 276,349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,797.59x = 697,992.42 × 276,349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,797.59x = 192,890,163,551.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,890,163,551.28/505,797.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,358.41

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