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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,355.08, 700,125.12 and 277,913.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,355.08, 700,125.12 and 277,913.39 is: 383,506.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,355.08 : 700,125.12 = 277,913.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,355.08/700,125.12 = 277,913.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,355.08x = 700,125.12 × 277,913.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,355.08x = 194,574,142,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,574,142,022.73/507,355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,506.84

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