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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,851.36, 698,088.96 and 279,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,851.36, 698,088.96 and 279,511.44 is: 385,733.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,851.36 : 698,088.96 = 279,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,851.36/698,088.96 = 279,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,851.36x = 698,088.96 × 279,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,851.36x = 195,123,850,457.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,123,850,457.70/505,851.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,733.57

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