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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,989.62, 695,472.66 and 277,635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,989.62, 695,472.66 and 277,635.12 is: 383,118.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,989.62 : 695,472.66 = 277,635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,989.62/695,472.66 = 277,635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,989.62x = 695,472.66 × 277,635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,989.62x = 193,087,635,415.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,087,635,415.82/503,989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,118.28

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