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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,901.97, 695,384.68 and 277,547.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,901.97, 695,384.68 and 277,547.47 is: 383,015.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,901.97 : 695,384.68 = 277,547.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,901.97/695,384.68 = 277,547.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,901.97x = 695,384.68 × 277,547.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,901.97x = 193,002,258,610.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,002,258,610.76/503,901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,015.49

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