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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,787.54, 699,366.72 and 277,344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,787.54, 699,366.72 and 277,344.97 is: 382,736.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,787.54 : 699,366.72 = 277,344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,787.54/699,366.72 = 277,344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,787.54x = 699,366.72 × 277,344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,787.54x = 193,965,841,977.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,965,841,977.40/506,787.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,736.01

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