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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,800.38, 697,996.35 and 276,352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,800.38, 697,996.35 and 276,352.76 is: 381,362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,800.38 : 697,996.35 = 276,352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,800.38/697,996.35 = 276,352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,800.38x = 697,996.35 × 276,352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,800.38x = 192,893,214,302.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,893,214,302.44/505,800.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,362.34

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