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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,063, 695,606.94 and 277,723.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,063, 695,606.94 and 277,723.08 is: 383,257.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,063 : 695,606.94 = 277,723.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,063/695,606.94 = 277,723.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,063x = 695,606.94 × 277,723.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,063x = 193,186,101,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,186,101,846.18/504,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,257.85

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