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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,027.71, 699,698.47 and 277,599.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,027.71, 699,698.47 and 277,599.87 is: 383,087.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,027.71 : 699,698.47 = 277,599.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,027.71/699,698.47 = 277,599.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,027.71x = 699,698.47 × 277,599.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,027.71x = 194,236,204,311.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,236,204,311.20/507,027.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,087.95

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