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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,914.05, 698,170.59 and 276,481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,914.05, 698,170.59 and 276,481.08 is: 381,548.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,914.05 : 698,170.59 = 276,481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,914.05/698,170.59 = 276,481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,914.05x = 698,170.59 × 276,481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,914.05x = 193,030,958,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,030,958,747.44/505,914.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,548.92

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