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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,960.41, 698,239.82 and 276,530.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,960.41, 698,239.82 and 276,530.43 is: 381,619.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,960.41 : 698,239.82 = 276,530.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,960.41/698,239.82 = 276,530.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,960.41x = 698,239.82 × 276,530.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,960.41x = 193,084,557,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,084,557,667.72/505,960.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,619.89

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