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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,942.08, 698,172.60 and 279,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,942.08, 698,172.60 and 279,573 is: 385,795.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,942.08 : 698,172.60 = 279,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,942.08/698,172.60 = 279,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,942.08x = 698,172.60 × 279,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,942.08x = 195,190,208,299.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,190,208,299.80/505,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,795.56

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