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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,334.13, 700,096.28 and 277,892.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,334.13, 700,096.28 and 277,892.51 is: 383,478.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,334.13 : 700,096.28 = 277,892.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,334.13/700,096.28 = 277,892.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,334.13x = 700,096.28 × 277,892.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,334.13x = 194,551,514,935.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,551,514,935.84/507,334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,478.08

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