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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,444.22, 697,494.74 and 279,084.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,444.22, 697,494.74 and 279,084.86 is: 385,127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,444.22 : 697,494.74 = 279,084.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,444.22/697,494.74 = 279,084.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,444.22x = 697,494.74 × 279,084.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,444.22x = 194,660,221,863.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,660,221,863.64/505,444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,127.01

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