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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,993.50, 698,261.67 and 279,634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,993.50, 698,261.67 and 279,634.14 is: 385,889.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,993.50 : 698,261.67 = 279,634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,993.50/698,261.67 = 279,634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,993.50x = 698,261.67 × 279,634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,993.50x = 195,257,801,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,257,801,585.41/505,993.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,889.94

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