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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,989.12, 698,237.52 and 279,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,989.12, 698,237.52 and 279,620 is: 385,860.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,989.12 : 698,237.52 = 279,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,989.12/698,237.52 = 279,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,989.12x = 698,237.52 × 279,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,989.12x = 195,241,175,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,241,175,342.40/505,989.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,860.42

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