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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,240.62, 697,231.95 and 278,886.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,240.62, 697,231.95 and 278,886.06 is: 384,862.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,240.62 : 697,231.95 = 278,886.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,240.62/697,231.95 = 278,886.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,240.62x = 697,231.95 × 278,886.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,240.62x = 194,448,271,441.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,448,271,441.62/505,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,862.70

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