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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,679.18, 697,837.23 and 279,324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,679.18, 697,837.23 and 279,324.68 is: 385,468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,679.18 : 697,837.23 = 279,324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,679.18/697,837.23 = 279,324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,679.18x = 697,837.23 × 279,324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,679.18x = 194,923,157,472.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,923,157,472.65/505,679.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,468.03

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