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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,077.12, 697,003 and 278,722.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,077.12, 697,003 and 278,722.64 is: 384,635.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,077.12 : 697,003 = 278,722.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,077.12/697,003 = 278,722.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,077.12x = 697,003 × 278,722.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,077.12x = 194,270,516,247.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,270,516,247.92/505,077.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,635.35

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