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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,255.12, 697,250.64 and 278,899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,255.12, 697,250.64 and 278,899 is: 384,879.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,255.12 : 697,250.64 = 278,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,255.12/697,250.64 = 278,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,255.12x = 697,250.64 × 278,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,255.12x = 194,462,506,245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,462,506,245.36/505,255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,879.83

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