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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,962.28, 698,229.06 and 276,523.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,962.28, 698,229.06 and 276,523.24 is: 381,602.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,962.28 : 698,229.06 = 276,523.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,962.28/698,229.06 = 276,523.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,962.28x = 698,229.06 × 276,523.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,962.28x = 193,076,561,933.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,076,561,933.35/505,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,602.68

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