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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,983.63, 699,631.41 and 277,538.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,983.63, 699,631.41 and 277,538.17 is: 382,999.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,983.63 : 699,631.41 = 277,538.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,983.63/699,631.41 = 277,538.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,983.63x = 699,631.41 × 277,538.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,983.63x = 194,174,421,205.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,174,421,205.92/506,983.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,999.39

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