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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,293.72, 697,287.06 and 278,934.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,293.72, 697,287.06 and 278,934.36 is: 384,919.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,293.72 : 697,287.06 = 278,934.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,293.72/697,287.06 = 278,934.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,293.72x = 697,287.06 × 278,934.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,293.72x = 194,497,319,817.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,497,319,817.38/505,293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,919.33

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