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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,772.36, 697,979.94 and 279,432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,772.36, 697,979.94 and 279,432.44 is: 385,624.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,772.36 : 697,979.94 = 279,432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,772.36/697,979.94 = 279,432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,772.36x = 697,979.94 × 279,432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,772.36x = 195,038,237,705.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,038,237,705.25/505,772.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,624.55

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