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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,586.61, 697,705.23 and 279,227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,586.61, 697,705.23 and 279,227.25 is: 385,331.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,586.61 : 697,705.23 = 279,227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,586.61/697,705.23 = 279,227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,586.61x = 697,705.23 × 279,227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,586.61x = 194,818,312,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,818,312,683.52/505,586.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,331.23

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