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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,254, 695,884.92 and 277,914.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,254, 695,884.92 and 277,914.08 is: 383,529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,254 : 695,884.92 = 277,914.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,254/695,884.92 = 277,914.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,254x = 695,884.92 × 277,914.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,254x = 193,396,217,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,396,217,327.67/504,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,529.37

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