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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,322.72, 697,327.08 and 278,963.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,322.72, 697,327.08 and 278,963.36 is: 384,959.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,322.72 : 697,327.08 = 278,963.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,322.72/697,327.08 = 278,963.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,322.72x = 697,327.08 × 278,963.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,322.72x = 194,528,705,255.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,528,705,255.79/505,322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,959.35

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