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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,803.88, 698,001.06 and 279,470.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,803.88, 698,001.06 and 279,470.44 is: 385,664.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,803.88 : 698,001.06 = 279,470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,803.88/698,001.06 = 279,470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,803.88x = 698,001.06 × 279,470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,803.88x = 195,070,663,358.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,070,663,358.67/505,803.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,664.62

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