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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,182.88, 697,102.74 and 278,813.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,182.88, 697,102.74 and 278,813.80 is: 384,735.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,182.88 : 697,102.74 = 278,813.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,182.88/697,102.74 = 278,813.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,182.88x = 697,102.74 × 278,813.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,182.88x = 194,361,863,929.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,361,863,929.81/505,182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,735.65

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