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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,030.16, 699,701.83 and 277,602.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,030.16, 699,701.83 and 277,602.32 is: 383,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,030.16 : 699,701.83 = 277,602.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,030.16/699,701.83 = 277,602.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,030.16x = 699,701.83 × 277,602.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,030.16x = 194,238,851,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,238,851,316.25/507,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,091.32

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