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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,877.08, 696,681.88 and 278,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,877.08, 696,681.88 and 278,508 is: 384,314.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,877.08 : 696,681.88 = 278,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,877.08/696,681.88 = 278,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,877.08x = 696,681.88 × 278,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,877.08x = 194,031,477,035.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,031,477,035.04/504,877.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,314.29

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