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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,955.16, 698,232.56 and 276,525.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,955.16, 698,232.56 and 276,525.19 is: 381,612.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,955.16 : 698,232.56 = 276,525.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,955.16/698,232.56 = 276,525.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,955.16x = 698,232.56 × 276,525.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,955.16x = 193,078,890,808.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,078,890,808.35/505,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,612.65

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