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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,773.12, 697,983.84 and 279,431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,773.12, 697,983.84 and 279,431.04 is: 385,624.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,773.12 : 697,983.84 = 279,431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,773.12/697,983.84 = 279,431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,773.12x = 697,983.84 × 279,431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,773.12x = 195,038,350,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,038,350,314.39/505,773.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,624.19

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