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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,875.36, 698,122.08 and 279,535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,875.36, 698,122.08 and 279,535.44 is: 385,766.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,875.36 : 698,122.08 = 279,535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,875.36/698,122.08 = 279,535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,875.36x = 698,122.08 × 279,535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,875.36x = 195,149,862,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,149,862,806.52/505,875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,766.69

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