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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,891.71, 696,750.51 and 278,537.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,891.71, 696,750.51 and 278,537.21 is: 384,381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,891.71 : 696,750.51 = 278,537.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,891.71/696,750.51 = 278,537.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,891.71x = 696,750.51 × 278,537.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,891.71x = 194,070,943,121.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,070,943,121.48/504,891.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,381.32

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