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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,243.76, 698,620.56 and 276,805.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,243.76, 698,620.56 and 276,805.68 is: 381,994.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,243.76 : 698,620.56 = 276,805.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,243.76/698,620.56 = 276,805.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,243.76x = 698,620.56 × 276,805.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,243.76x = 193,382,139,172.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,382,139,172.78/506,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,994.12

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