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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516,966.82, 774,972.33 and 277,247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516,966.82, 774,972.33 and 277,247.36 is: 415,614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516,966.82 : 774,972.33 = 277,247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516,966.82/774,972.33 = 277,247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516,966.82x = 774,972.33 × 277,247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516,966.82x = 214,859,031,443.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,859,031,443.36/516,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,614.74

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