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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,238.12, 697,228.50 and 278,883.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,238.12, 697,228.50 and 278,883.56 is: 384,859.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,238.12 : 697,228.50 = 278,883.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,238.12/697,228.50 = 278,883.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,238.12x = 697,228.50 × 278,883.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,238.12x = 194,445,566,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,445,566,213.46/505,238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,859.25

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