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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,717.03, 752,783.31 and 277,057.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,717.03, 752,783.31 and 277,057.45 is: 415,700.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,717.03 : 752,783.31 = 277,057.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,717.03/752,783.31 = 277,057.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,717.03x = 752,783.31 × 277,057.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,717.03x = 208,564,222,885.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,564,222,885.87/501,717.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,700.91

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