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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,147.62, 697,102.29 and 278,791.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,147.62, 697,102.29 and 278,791.50 is: 384,731.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,147.62 : 697,102.29 = 278,791.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,147.62/697,102.29 = 278,791.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,147.62x = 697,102.29 × 278,791.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,147.62x = 194,346,193,082.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,346,193,082.54/505,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,731.48

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