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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,995, 698,263.74 and 279,635.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,995, 698,263.74 and 279,635.64 is: 385,892.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,995 : 698,263.74 = 279,635.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,995/698,263.74 = 279,635.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,995x = 698,263.74 × 279,635.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,995x = 195,259,427,823.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,259,427,823.69/505,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,892.01

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