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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,905.62, 695,389.68 and 277,551.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,905.62, 695,389.68 and 277,551.12 is: 383,020.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,905.62 : 695,389.68 = 277,551.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,905.62/695,389.68 = 277,551.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,905.62x = 695,389.68 × 277,551.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,905.62x = 193,006,184,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,006,184,520.44/503,905.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,020.50

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