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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,253.59, 698,651.65 and 276,797.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,253.59, 698,651.65 and 276,797.19 is: 381,991.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,253.59 : 698,651.65 = 276,797.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,253.59/698,651.65 = 276,797.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,253.59x = 698,651.65 × 276,797.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,253.59x = 193,384,812,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,384,812,124.88/506,253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,991.99

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