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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,296.72, 697,291.20 and 278,937.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,296.72, 697,291.20 and 278,937.36 is: 384,923.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,296.72 : 697,291.20 = 278,937.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,296.72/697,291.20 = 278,937.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,296.72x = 697,291.20 × 278,937.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,296.72x = 194,500,566,479.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,500,566,479.23/505,296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,923.47

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