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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,271.52, 700,047.25 and 277,838.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,271.52, 700,047.25 and 277,838.48 is: 383,423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,271.52 : 700,047.25 = 277,838.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,271.52/700,047.25 = 277,838.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,271.52x = 700,047.25 × 277,838.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,271.52x = 194,500,059,673.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,500,059,673.35/507,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,423.97

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