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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,985.12, 695,466.45 and 277,630.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,985.12, 695,466.45 and 277,630.62 is: 383,112.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,985.12 : 695,466.45 = 277,630.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,985.12/695,466.45 = 277,630.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,985.12x = 695,466.45 × 277,630.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,985.12x = 193,082,781,702.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,082,781,702.70/503,985.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,112.07

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