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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,197.36, 697,167.90 and 278,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,197.36, 697,167.90 and 278,838 is: 384,793.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,197.36 : 697,167.90 = 278,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,197.36/697,167.90 = 278,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,197.36x = 697,167.90 × 278,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,197.36x = 194,396,902,900.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,396,902,900.20/505,197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,793.98

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