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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,218.87, 697,152.42 and 278,849.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,218.87, 697,152.42 and 278,849.79 is: 384,785.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,218.87 : 697,152.42 = 278,849.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,218.87/697,152.42 = 278,849.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,218.87x = 697,152.42 × 278,849.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,218.87x = 194,400,805,914.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,400,805,914.99/505,218.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,785.32

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