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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,961.28, 698,227.68 and 276,522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,961.28, 698,227.68 and 276,522.24 is: 381,601.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,961.28 : 698,227.68 = 276,522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,961.28/698,227.68 = 276,522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,961.28x = 698,227.68 × 276,522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,961.28x = 193,075,482,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,075,482,103.60/505,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,601.30

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