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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,750.14, 697,875.69 and 279,382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,750.14, 697,875.69 and 279,382.14 is: 385,514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,750.14 : 697,875.69 = 279,382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,750.14/697,875.69 = 279,382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,750.14x = 697,875.69 × 279,382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,750.14x = 194,974,003,726.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,974,003,726.18/505,750.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,514.48

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