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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,932.08, 698,158.80 and 279,563

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,932.08, 698,158.80 and 279,563 is: 385,781.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,932.08 : 698,158.80 = 279,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,932.08/698,158.80 = 279,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,932.08x = 698,158.80 × 279,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,932.08x = 195,179,368,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,179,368,604.40/505,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,781.76

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