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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,288.72, 697,280.16 and 278,929.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,288.72, 697,280.16 and 278,929.36 is: 384,912.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,288.72 : 697,280.16 = 278,929.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,288.72/697,280.16 = 278,929.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,288.72x = 697,280.16 × 278,929.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,288.72x = 194,491,908,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,491,908,769.50/505,288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,912.43

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