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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,239.12, 697,229.88 and 278,884.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,239.12, 697,229.88 and 278,884.56 is: 384,860.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,239.12 : 697,229.88 = 278,884.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,239.12/697,229.88 = 278,884.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,239.12x = 697,229.88 × 278,884.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,239.12x = 194,446,648,302.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,446,648,302.65/505,239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,860.63

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