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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,251.42, 697,247.58 and 278,896.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,251.42, 697,247.58 and 278,896.92 is: 384,878.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,251.42 : 697,247.58 = 278,896.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,251.42/697,247.58 = 278,896.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,251.42x = 697,247.58 × 278,896.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,251.42x = 194,460,202,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,460,202,539.45/505,251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,878.09

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