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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,768.50, 697,967.01 and 279,435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,768.50, 697,967.01 and 279,435.06 is: 385,623.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,768.50 : 697,967.01 = 279,435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,768.50/697,967.01 = 279,435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,768.50x = 697,967.01 × 279,435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,768.50x = 195,036,453,317.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,036,453,317.37/505,768.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,623.96

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