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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,835.36, 698,066.88 and 279,495.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,835.36, 698,066.88 and 279,495.44 is: 385,711.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,835.36 : 698,066.88 = 279,495.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,835.36/698,066.88 = 279,495.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,835.36x = 698,066.88 × 279,495.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,835.36x = 195,106,509,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,106,509,775.03/505,835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,711.49

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