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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,228, 697,214.70 and 278,873.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,228, 697,214.70 and 278,873.56 is: 384,845.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,228 : 697,214.70 = 278,873.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,228/697,214.70 = 278,873.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,228x = 697,214.70 × 278,873.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,228x = 194,434,745,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,434,745,473.33/505,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,845.55

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