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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,848.35, 698,049.90 and 276,413.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,848.35, 698,049.90 and 276,413.51 is: 381,439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,848.35 : 698,049.90 = 276,413.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,848.35/698,049.90 = 276,413.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,848.35x = 698,049.90 × 276,413.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,848.35x = 192,950,424,759.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,950,424,759.27/505,848.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,439.27

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