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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,033.16, 699,705.98 and 277,605.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,033.16, 699,705.98 and 277,605.33 is: 383,095.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,033.16 : 699,705.98 = 277,605.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,033.16/699,705.98 = 277,605.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,033.16x = 699,705.98 × 277,605.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,033.16x = 194,242,109,480.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,242,109,480.87/507,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,095.48

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