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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,922.58, 698,183.28 and 276,494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,922.58, 698,183.28 and 276,494.13 is: 381,567.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,922.58 : 698,183.28 = 276,494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,922.58/698,183.28 = 276,494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,922.58x = 698,183.28 × 276,494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,922.58x = 193,043,578,584.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,043,578,584.15/505,922.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,567.43

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