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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,315.72, 697,317.42 and 278,956.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,315.72, 697,317.42 and 278,956.36 is: 384,949.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,315.72 : 697,317.42 = 278,956.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,315.72/697,317.42 = 278,956.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,315.72x = 697,317.42 × 278,956.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,315.72x = 194,521,129,247.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,521,129,247.79/505,315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,949.69

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