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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,604.64, 697,674.72 and 279,236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,604.64, 697,674.72 and 279,236.64 is: 385,313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,604.64 : 697,674.72 = 279,236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,604.64/697,674.72 = 279,236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,604.64x = 697,674.72 × 279,236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,604.64x = 194,816,344,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,816,344,625.74/505,604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,313.60

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