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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,919.58, 698,179.13 and 276,491.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,919.58, 698,179.13 and 276,491.13 is: 381,563.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,919.58 : 698,179.13 = 276,491.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,919.58/698,179.13 = 276,491.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,919.58x = 698,179.13 × 276,491.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,919.58x = 193,040,335,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,040,335,213.66/505,919.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,563.28

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