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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,689.68, 699,220.97 and 277,246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,689.68, 699,220.97 and 277,246.05 is: 382,593.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,689.68 : 699,220.97 = 277,246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,689.68/699,220.97 = 277,246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,689.68x = 699,220.97 × 277,246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,689.68x = 193,856,250,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,856,250,600.54/506,689.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,593.64

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