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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,873.96, 698,097.48 and 276,426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,873.96, 698,097.48 and 276,426.16 is: 381,463.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,873.96 : 698,097.48 = 276,426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,873.96/698,097.48 = 276,426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,873.96x = 698,097.48 × 276,426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,873.96x = 192,972,405,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,972,405,702.08/505,873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,463.41

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