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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,916.79, 698,137.75 and 279,547.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,916.79, 698,137.75 and 279,547.71 is: 385,760.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,916.79 : 698,137.75 = 279,547.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,916.79/698,137.75 = 279,547.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,916.79x = 698,137.75 × 279,547.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,916.79x = 195,162,809,277.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,162,809,277.05/505,916.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,760.69

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