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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,380.22, 700,175.85 and 277,942.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,380.22, 700,175.85 and 277,942.05 is: 383,555.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,380.22 : 700,175.85 = 277,942.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,380.22/700,175.85 = 277,942.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,380.22x = 700,175.85 × 277,942.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,380.22x = 194,608,310,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,608,310,067.21/507,380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,555.18

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