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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,261.62, 697,259.61 and 278,905.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,261.62, 697,259.61 and 278,905.50 is: 384,888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,261.62 : 697,259.61 = 278,905.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,261.62/697,259.61 = 278,905.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,261.62x = 697,259.61 × 278,905.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,261.62x = 194,469,540,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,469,540,156.86/505,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,888.80

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