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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,580.74, 757,507.93 and 278,066.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,580.74, 757,507.93 and 278,066.79 is: 416,625.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,580.74 : 757,507.93 = 278,066.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,580.74/757,507.93 = 278,066.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,580.74x = 757,507.93 × 278,066.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,580.74x = 210,637,798,494.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,637,798,494.65/505,580.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,625.44

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