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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,086.68, 699,752.98 and 277,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,086.68, 699,752.98 and 277,600 is: 383,073.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,086.68 : 699,752.98 = 277,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,086.68/699,752.98 = 277,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,086.68x = 699,752.98 × 277,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,086.68x = 194,251,427,248
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,251,427,248/507,086.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,073.42

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