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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,326.72, 697,332.60 and 278,967.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,326.72, 697,332.60 and 278,967.36 is: 384,964.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,326.72 : 697,332.60 = 278,967.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,326.72/697,332.60 = 278,967.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,326.72x = 697,332.60 × 278,967.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,326.72x = 194,533,034,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,533,034,463.94/505,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,964.87

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