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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,819.88, 698,023.12 and 279,486.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,819.88, 698,023.12 and 279,486.44 is: 385,686.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,819.88 : 698,023.12 = 279,486.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,819.88/698,023.12 = 279,486.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,819.88x = 698,023.12 × 279,486.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,819.88x = 195,087,996,846.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,087,996,846.49/505,819.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,686.69

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