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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,137.87, 697,088.84 and 278,781.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,137.87, 697,088.84 and 278,781.75 is: 384,718.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,137.87 : 697,088.84 = 278,781.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,137.87/697,088.84 = 278,781.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,137.87x = 697,088.84 × 278,781.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,137.87x = 194,335,645,326.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,335,645,326.76/505,137.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,718.03

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