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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,765.36, 697,970.28 and 279,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,765.36, 697,970.28 and 279,425.44 is: 385,614.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,765.36 : 697,970.28 = 279,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,765.36/697,970.28 = 279,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,765.36x = 697,970.28 × 279,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,765.36x = 195,030,652,595.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,030,652,595.92/505,765.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,614.89

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