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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,119.52, 697,061.72 and 278,765.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,119.52, 697,061.72 and 278,765.04 is: 384,693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,119.52 : 697,061.72 = 278,765.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,119.52/697,061.72 = 278,765.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,119.52x = 697,061.72 × 278,765.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,119.52x = 194,316,438,258.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,316,438,258.27/505,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,693.98

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