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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,190.21, 758,119.97 and 277,644.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,190.21, 758,119.97 and 277,644.72 is: 416,651.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,190.21 : 758,119.97 = 277,644.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,190.21/758,119.97 = 277,644.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,190.21x = 758,119.97 × 277,644.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,190.21x = 210,488,005,408.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,488,005,408.84/505,190.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,651.00

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