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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,082.68, 699,747.46 and 277,595.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,082.68, 699,747.46 and 277,595.99 is: 383,067.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,082.68 : 699,747.46 = 277,595.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,082.68/699,747.46 = 277,595.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,082.68x = 699,747.46 × 277,595.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,082.68x = 194,247,088,908.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,247,088,908.69/507,082.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,067.88

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