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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,021.80, 752,348.52 and 277,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,021.80, 752,348.52 and 277,047 is: 415,192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,021.80 : 752,348.52 = 277,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,021.80/752,348.52 = 277,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,021.80x = 752,348.52 × 277,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,021.80x = 208,435,900,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,435,900,420.44/502,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,192.93

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