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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,042.12, 699,726.42 and 277,595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,042.12, 699,726.42 and 277,595.58 is: 383,086.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,042.12 : 699,726.42 = 277,595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,042.12/699,726.42 = 277,595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,042.12x = 699,726.42 × 277,595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,042.12x = 194,240,961,401.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,240,961,401.22/507,042.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,086.44

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