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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,971.19, 696,874.82 and 278,631.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,971.19, 696,874.82 and 278,631.27 is: 384,519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,971.19 : 696,874.82 = 278,631.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,971.19/696,874.82 = 278,631.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,971.19x = 696,874.82 × 278,631.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,971.19x = 194,171,116,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,171,116,127.62/504,971.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,519.20

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