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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,912.60, 698,169.39 and 276,484.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,912.60, 698,169.39 and 276,484.08 is: 381,553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,912.60 : 698,169.39 = 276,484.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,912.60/698,169.39 = 276,484.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,912.60x = 698,169.39 × 276,484.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,912.60x = 193,032,723,059.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,032,723,059.63/505,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,553.50

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