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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,414.39, 700,232.16 and 277,980.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,414.39, 700,232.16 and 277,980.02 is: 383,612.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,414.39 : 700,232.16 = 277,980.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,414.39/700,232.16 = 277,980.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,414.39x = 700,232.16 × 277,980.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,414.39x = 194,650,546,340.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,650,546,340.28/507,414.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,612.59

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