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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,805.38, 698,003.24 and 276,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,805.38, 698,003.24 and 276,357.76 is: 381,369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,805.38 : 698,003.24 = 276,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,805.38/698,003.24 = 276,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,805.38x = 698,003.24 × 276,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,805.38x = 192,898,611,879.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,898,611,879.14/505,805.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,369.24

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