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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,316.72, 697,318.80 and 278,957.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,316.72, 697,318.80 and 278,957.36 is: 384,951.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,316.72 : 697,318.80 = 278,957.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,316.72/697,318.80 = 278,957.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,316.72x = 697,318.80 × 278,957.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,316.72x = 194,522,211,526.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,522,211,526.37/505,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,951.07

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