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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,869.96, 698,091.96 and 276,422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,869.96, 698,091.96 and 276,422.16 is: 381,457.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,869.96 : 698,091.96 = 276,422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,869.96/698,091.96 = 276,422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,869.96x = 698,091.96 × 276,422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,869.96x = 192,968,087,461.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,968,087,461.83/505,869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,457.89

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