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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,294.10, 700,040.91 and 277,852.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,294.10, 700,040.91 and 277,852.39 is: 383,422.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,294.10 : 700,040.91 = 277,852.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,294.10/700,040.91 = 277,852.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,294.10x = 700,040.91 × 277,852.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,294.10x = 194,508,039,233.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,508,039,233.12/507,294.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,422.63

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