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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,838.98, 696,680.19 and 278,484.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,838.98, 696,680.19 and 278,484.48 is: 384,309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,838.98 : 696,680.19 = 278,484.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,838.98/696,680.19 = 278,484.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,838.98x = 696,680.19 × 278,484.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,838.98x = 194,014,620,438.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,014,620,438.45/504,838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,309.90

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