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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,236.44, 697,231.98 and 278,881.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,236.44, 697,231.98 and 278,881.88 is: 384,860.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,236.44 : 697,231.98 = 278,881.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,236.44/697,231.98 = 278,881.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,236.44x = 697,231.98 × 278,881.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,236.44x = 194,445,365,378.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,445,365,378.52/505,236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,860.14

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