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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,415.39, 700,233.54 and 277,981.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,415.39, 700,233.54 and 277,981.02 is: 383,613.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,415.39 : 700,233.54 = 277,981.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,415.39/700,233.54 = 277,981.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,415.39x = 700,233.54 × 277,981.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,415.39x = 194,651,633,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,651,633,687.41/507,415.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,613.97

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