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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,785.54, 699,363.96 and 277,342.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,785.54, 699,363.96 and 277,342.97 is: 382,733.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,785.54 : 699,363.96 = 277,342.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,785.54/699,363.96 = 277,342.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,785.54x = 699,363.96 × 277,342.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,785.54x = 193,963,677,777.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,963,677,777.36/506,785.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,733.25

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