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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,982.63, 699,630.03 and 277,537.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,982.63, 699,630.03 and 277,537.17 is: 382,998.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,982.63 : 699,630.03 = 277,537.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,982.63/699,630.03 = 277,537.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,982.63x = 699,630.03 × 277,537.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,982.63x = 194,173,338,573.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,173,338,573.22/506,982.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,998.01

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