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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,849.12, 698,070.36 and 279,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,849.12, 698,070.36 and 279,493 is: 385,699.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,849.12 : 698,070.36 = 279,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,849.12/698,070.36 = 279,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,849.12x = 698,070.36 × 279,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,849.12x = 195,105,779,127.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,105,779,127.48/505,849.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,699.55

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