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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,245.62, 697,237.52 and 278,889.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,245.62, 697,237.52 and 278,889.50 is: 384,866.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,245.62 : 697,237.52 = 278,889.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,245.62/697,237.52 = 278,889.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,245.62x = 697,237.52 × 278,889.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,245.62x = 194,452,223,334.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,452,223,334.04/505,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,866.72

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