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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,884.09, 696,740.00 and 278,529.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,884.09, 696,740.00 and 278,529.59 is: 384,370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,884.09 : 696,740.00 = 278,529.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,884.09/696,740.00 = 278,529.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,884.09x = 696,740.00 × 278,529.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,884.09x = 194,062,701,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,062,701,660.25/504,884.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,370.80

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