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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,819.36, 698,044.88 and 279,479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,819.36, 698,044.88 and 279,479.52 is: 385,689.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,819.36 : 698,044.88 = 279,479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,819.36/698,044.88 = 279,479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,819.36x = 698,044.88 × 279,479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,819.36x = 195,089,248,000.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,089,248,000.86/505,819.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,689.56

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