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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,265.93, 700,027.21 and 277,837.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,265.93, 700,027.21 and 277,837.67 is: 383,416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,265.93 : 700,027.21 = 277,837.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,265.93/700,027.21 = 277,837.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,265.93x = 700,027.21 × 277,837.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,265.93x = 194,493,925,462.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,493,925,462.87/507,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,416.11

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