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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,552.32, 697,627.08 and 279,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,552.32, 697,627.08 and 279,180 is: 385,249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,552.32 : 697,627.08 = 279,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,552.32/697,627.08 = 279,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,552.32x = 697,627.08 × 279,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,552.32x = 194,763,528,194.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,763,528,194.40/505,552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,249.00

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