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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,138.69, 699,873.27 and 280,784.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,138.69, 699,873.27 and 280,784.19 is: 387,494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,138.69 : 699,873.27 = 280,784.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,138.69/699,873.27 = 280,784.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,138.69x = 699,873.27 × 280,784.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,138.69x = 196,513,349,219.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,513,349,219.60/507,138.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,494.30

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