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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,222, 695,840.94 and 277,882.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,222, 695,840.94 and 277,882.08 is: 383,485.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,222 : 695,840.94 = 277,882.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,222/695,840.94 = 277,882.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,222x = 695,840.94 × 277,882.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,222x = 193,361,727,756.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,361,727,756.36/504,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,485.31

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