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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,217.04, 697,199.52 and 278,862.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,217.04, 697,199.52 and 278,862.56 is: 384,830.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,217.04 : 697,199.52 = 278,862.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,217.04/697,199.52 = 278,862.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,217.04x = 697,199.52 × 278,862.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,217.04x = 194,422,842,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,422,842,977.97/505,217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,830.34

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