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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,058.22, 696,962.07 and 278,698.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,058.22, 696,962.07 and 278,698.86 is: 384,594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,058.22 : 696,962.07 = 278,698.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,058.22/696,962.07 = 278,698.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,058.22x = 696,962.07 × 278,698.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,058.22x = 194,242,534,372.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,242,534,372.24/505,058.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,594.34

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