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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,335.24, 697,363.56 and 278,980.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,335.24, 697,363.56 and 278,980.92 is: 384,994.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,335.24 : 697,363.56 = 278,980.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,335.24/697,363.56 = 278,980.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,335.24x = 697,363.56 × 278,980.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,335.24x = 194,551,127,543.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,551,127,543.28/505,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,994.18

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