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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,799.88, 697,995.66 and 276,352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,799.88, 697,995.66 and 276,352.26 is: 381,361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,799.88 : 697,995.66 = 276,352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,799.88/697,995.66 = 276,352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,799.88x = 697,995.66 × 276,352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,799.88x = 192,892,674,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,892,674,621.21/505,799.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,361.65

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