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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,252.42, 697,248.96 and 278,897.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,252.42, 697,248.96 and 278,897.92 is: 384,879.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,252.42 : 697,248.96 = 278,897.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,252.42/697,248.96 = 278,897.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,252.42x = 697,248.96 × 278,897.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,252.42x = 194,461,284,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,461,284,666.16/505,252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,879.47

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