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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,409.52, 700,225.22 and 277,974.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,409.52, 700,225.22 and 277,974.99 is: 383,605.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,409.52 : 700,225.22 = 277,974.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,409.52/700,225.22 = 277,974.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,409.52x = 700,225.22 × 277,974.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,409.52x = 194,645,099,222.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,645,099,222.19/507,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,605.54

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