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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,582.61, 697,699.72 and 279,223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,582.61, 697,699.72 and 279,223.25 is: 385,325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,582.61 : 697,699.72 = 279,223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,582.61/697,699.72 = 279,223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,582.61x = 697,699.72 × 279,223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,582.61x = 194,813,983,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,813,983,342.49/505,582.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,325.72

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