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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,884.78, 698,099.58 and 276,436.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,884.78, 698,099.58 and 276,436.62 is: 381,470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,884.78 : 698,099.58 = 276,436.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,884.78/698,099.58 = 276,436.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,884.78x = 698,099.58 × 276,436.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,884.78x = 192,980,288,318.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,980,288,318.62/505,884.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,470.83

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