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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,799.17, 697,994.58 and 276,351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,799.17, 697,994.58 and 276,351.51 is: 381,360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,799.17 : 697,994.58 = 276,351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,799.17/697,994.58 = 276,351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,799.17x = 697,994.58 × 276,351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,799.17x = 192,891,856,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,891,856,154.82/505,799.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,360.56

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