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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,570.56, 697,691.52 and 279,219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,570.56, 697,691.52 and 279,219.84 is: 385,325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,570.56 : 697,691.52 = 279,219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,570.56/697,691.52 = 279,219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,570.56x = 697,691.52 × 279,219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,570.56x = 194,809,314,583.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,809,314,583.76/505,570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,325.67

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