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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,738, 695,158.44 and 277,382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,738, 695,158.44 and 277,382.96 is: 382,788.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,738 : 695,158.44 = 277,382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,738/695,158.44 = 277,382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,738x = 695,158.44 × 277,382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,738x = 192,825,105,756.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,825,105,756.18/503,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,788.48

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