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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,032.91, 699,705.62 and 277,605.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,032.91, 699,705.62 and 277,605.07 is: 383,095.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,032.91 : 699,705.62 = 277,605.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,032.91/699,705.62 = 277,605.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,032.91x = 699,705.62 × 277,605.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,032.91x = 194,241,827,619.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,241,827,619.49/507,032.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,095.11

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