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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,304.98, 753,715.82 and 277,623.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,304.98, 753,715.82 and 277,623.53 is: 416,578.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,304.98 : 753,715.82 = 277,623.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,304.98/753,715.82 = 277,623.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,304.98x = 753,715.82 × 277,623.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,304.98x = 209,249,246,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,249,246,565.25/502,304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,578.08

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