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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,291.72, 697,284.30 and 278,932.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,291.72, 697,284.30 and 278,932.36 is: 384,916.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,291.72 : 697,284.30 = 278,932.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,291.72/697,284.30 = 278,932.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,291.72x = 697,284.30 × 278,932.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,291.72x = 194,495,155,389.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,495,155,389.95/505,291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,916.57

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