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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,186.88, 697,108.26 and 278,817.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,186.88, 697,108.26 and 278,817.80 is: 384,741.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,186.88 : 697,108.26 = 278,817.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,186.88/697,108.26 = 278,817.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,186.88x = 697,108.26 × 278,817.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,186.88x = 194,366,191,415.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,366,191,415.03/505,186.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,741.17

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