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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,163.26, 704,004.16 and 277,591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,163.26, 704,004.16 and 277,591.16 is: 383,064.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,163.26 : 704,004.16 = 277,591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,163.26/704,004.16 = 277,591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,163.26x = 704,004.16 × 277,591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,163.26x = 195,425,329,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,425,329,845.24/510,163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,064.30

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