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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,236.87, 697,177.26 and 278,867.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,236.87, 697,177.26 and 278,867.79 is: 384,810.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,236.87 : 697,177.26 = 278,867.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,236.87/697,177.26 = 278,867.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,236.87x = 697,177.26 × 278,867.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,236.87x = 194,420,281,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,420,281,734.46/505,236.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,810.16

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