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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,186.13, 697,107.23 and 278,817.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,186.13, 697,107.23 and 278,817.05 is: 384,740.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,186.13 : 697,107.23 = 278,817.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,186.13/697,107.23 = 278,817.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,186.13x = 697,107.23 × 278,817.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,186.13x = 194,365,380,008.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,365,380,008.19/505,186.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,740.14

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