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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,008.96, 696,916.32 and 278,662.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,008.96, 696,916.32 and 278,662.56 is: 384,556.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,008.96 : 696,916.32 = 278,662.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,008.96/696,916.32 = 278,662.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,008.96x = 696,916.32 × 278,662.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,008.96x = 194,204,485,836.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,204,485,836.98/505,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,556.52

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