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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,173.67, 699,900.81 and 277,745.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,173.67, 699,900.81 and 277,745.97 is: 383,290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,173.67 : 699,900.81 = 277,745.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,173.67/699,900.81 = 277,745.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,173.67x = 699,900.81 × 277,745.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,173.67x = 194,394,629,377.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,394,629,377.24/507,173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,290.07

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