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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,155.29, 699,882.91 and 277,708.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,155.29, 699,882.91 and 277,708.92 is: 383,243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,155.29 : 699,882.91 = 277,708.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,155.29/699,882.91 = 277,708.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,155.29x = 699,882.91 × 277,708.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,155.29x = 194,363,725,674.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,363,725,674.01/507,155.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,243.02

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