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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,220, 695,823.60 and 277,865.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,220, 695,823.60 and 277,865.50 is: 383,454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,220 : 695,823.60 = 277,865.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,220/695,823.60 = 277,865.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,220x = 695,823.60 × 277,865.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,220x = 193,345,372,525.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,345,372,525.80/504,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,454.39

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