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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,866.06, 696,703.95 and 278,511.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,866.06, 696,703.95 and 278,511.50 is: 384,339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,866.06 : 696,703.95 = 278,511.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,866.06/696,703.95 = 278,511.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,866.06x = 696,703.95 × 278,511.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,866.06x = 194,040,062,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,040,062,170.43/504,866.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,339.68

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