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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,166.78, 697,126.71 and 278,812.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,166.78, 697,126.71 and 278,812.30 is: 384,759.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,166.78 : 697,126.71 = 278,812.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,166.78/697,126.71 = 278,812.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,166.78x = 697,126.71 × 278,812.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,166.78x = 194,367,501,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,367,501,406.53/505,166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,759.07

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