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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,315.62, 697,334.13 and 278,959.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,315.62, 697,334.13 and 278,959.50 is: 384,963.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,315.62 : 697,334.13 = 278,959.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,315.62/697,334.13 = 278,959.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,315.62x = 697,334.13 × 278,959.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,315.62x = 194,527,980,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,527,980,237.74/505,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,963.32

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