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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,966.27, 695,473.46 and 277,611.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,966.27, 695,473.46 and 277,611.77 is: 383,104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,966.27 : 695,473.46 = 277,611.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,966.27/695,473.46 = 277,611.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,966.27x = 695,473.46 × 277,611.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,966.27x = 193,071,619,610.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,071,619,610.29/503,966.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,104.25

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