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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,801.17, 697,997.34 and 276,353.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,801.17, 697,997.34 and 276,353.51 is: 381,363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,801.17 : 697,997.34 = 276,353.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,801.17/697,997.34 = 276,353.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,801.17x = 697,997.34 × 276,353.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,801.17x = 192,894,014,879.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,894,014,879.66/505,801.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,363.32

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