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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,410.91, 700,197.02 and 277,922.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,410.91, 700,197.02 and 277,922.43 is: 383,516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,410.91 : 700,197.02 = 277,922.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,410.91/700,197.02 = 277,922.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,410.91x = 700,197.02 × 277,922.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,410.91x = 194,600,455,887.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,600,455,887.55/507,410.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,516.50

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