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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,997.09, 699,655.94 and 277,553.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,997.09, 699,655.94 and 277,553.66 is: 383,024.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,997.09 : 699,655.94 = 277,553.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,997.09/699,655.94 = 277,553.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,997.09x = 699,655.94 × 277,553.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,997.09x = 194,192,066,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,192,066,887.74/506,997.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,024.03

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