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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,877.36, 698,124.84 and 279,537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,877.36, 698,124.84 and 279,537.68 is: 385,769.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,877.36 : 698,124.84 = 279,537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,877.36/698,124.84 = 279,537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,877.36x = 698,124.84 × 279,537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,877.36x = 195,152,198,123.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,152,198,123.97/505,877.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,769.78

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