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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,998.98, 696,901.02 and 278,644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,998.98, 696,901.02 and 278,644.48 is: 384,530.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,998.98 : 696,901.02 = 278,644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,998.98/696,901.02 = 278,644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,998.98x = 696,901.02 × 278,644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,998.98x = 194,187,622,329.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,187,622,329.37/504,998.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,530.72

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