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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,001.62, 699,662.24 and 280,647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,001.62, 699,662.24 and 280,647.12 is: 387,293.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,001.62 : 699,662.24 = 280,647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,001.62/699,662.24 = 280,647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,001.62x = 699,662.24 × 280,647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,001.62x = 196,358,192,628.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,358,192,628.75/507,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,293.03

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