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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,145.75, 697,099.70 and 278,789.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,145.75, 697,099.70 and 278,789.63 is: 384,728.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,145.75 : 697,099.70 = 278,789.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,145.75/697,099.70 = 278,789.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,145.75x = 697,099.70 × 278,789.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,145.75x = 194,344,164,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,344,164,647.59/505,145.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,728.90

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