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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,262.12, 697,260.30 and 278,906

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,262.12, 697,260.30 and 278,906 is: 384,889.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,262.12 : 697,260.30 = 278,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,262.12/697,260.30 = 278,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,262.12x = 697,260.30 × 278,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,262.12x = 194,470,081,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,470,081,231.80/505,262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,889.49

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