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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,133.54, 699,813.32 and 277,693.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,133.54, 699,813.32 and 277,693.55 is: 383,200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,133.54 : 699,813.32 = 277,693.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,133.54/699,813.32 = 277,693.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,133.54x = 699,813.32 × 277,693.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,133.54x = 194,333,645,168.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,333,645,168.09/507,133.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,200.14

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