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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,915.79, 698,136.37 and 279,546.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,915.79, 698,136.37 and 279,546.71 is: 385,759.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,915.79 : 698,136.37 = 279,546.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,915.79/698,136.37 = 279,546.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,915.79x = 698,136.37 × 279,546.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,915.79x = 195,161,721,874.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,161,721,874.16/505,915.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,759.31

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