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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,800.17, 697,995.96 and 276,352.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,800.17, 697,995.96 and 276,352.51 is: 381,361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,800.17 : 697,995.96 = 276,352.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,800.17/697,995.96 = 276,352.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,800.17x = 697,995.96 × 276,352.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,800.17x = 192,892,935,515.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,892,935,515.86/505,800.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,361.94

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