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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,970.64, 696,874.05 and 278,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,970.64, 696,874.05 and 278,630.72 is: 384,518.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,970.64 : 696,874.05 = 278,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,970.64/696,874.05 = 278,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,970.64x = 696,874.05 × 278,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,970.64x = 194,170,518,300.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,170,518,300.82/504,970.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,518.43

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