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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,393.11, 700,177.48 and 277,951.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,393.11, 700,177.48 and 277,951.39 is: 383,559.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,393.11 : 700,177.48 = 277,951.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,393.11/700,177.48 = 277,951.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,393.11x = 700,177.48 × 277,951.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,393.11x = 194,615,303,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,615,303,812.70/507,393.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,559.22

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