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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,499.68, 697,586.88 and 279,145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,499.68, 697,586.88 and 279,145.12 is: 385,218.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,499.68 : 697,586.88 = 279,145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,499.68/697,586.88 = 279,145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,499.68x = 697,586.88 × 279,145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,499.68x = 194,727,973,328.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,727,973,328.03/505,499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,218.79

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