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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,248.42, 697,243.44 and 278,893.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,248.42, 697,243.44 and 278,893.92 is: 384,873.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,248.42 : 697,243.44 = 278,893.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,248.42/697,243.44 = 278,893.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,248.42x = 697,243.44 × 278,893.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,248.42x = 194,456,956,175.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,456,956,175.89/505,248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,873.95

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