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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,689.98, 949,034.97 and 277,707.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,689.98, 949,034.97 and 277,707.09 is: 416,560.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,689.98 : 949,034.97 = 277,707.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,689.98/949,034.97 = 277,707.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,689.98x = 949,034.97 × 277,707.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,689.98x = 263,553,739,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,553,739,826.94/632,689.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,560.64

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