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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,128.96, 699,848.70 and 277,695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,128.96, 699,848.70 and 277,695.92 is: 383,226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,128.96 : 699,848.70 = 277,695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,128.96/699,848.70 = 277,695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,128.96x = 699,848.70 × 277,695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,128.96x = 194,345,128,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,345,128,607.30/507,128.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,226.25

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