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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,411.41, 700,197.71 and 277,922.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,411.41, 700,197.71 and 277,922.93 is: 383,517.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,411.41 : 700,197.71 = 277,922.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,411.41/700,197.71 = 277,922.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,411.41x = 700,197.71 × 277,922.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,411.41x = 194,600,997,752.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,600,997,752.88/507,411.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,517.19

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