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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,598.03, 699,102.76 and 277,151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,598.03, 699,102.76 and 277,151.16 is: 382,467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,598.03 : 699,102.76 = 277,151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,598.03/699,102.76 = 277,151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,598.03x = 699,102.76 × 277,151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,598.03x = 193,757,140,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,757,140,893.20/506,598.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,467.22

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