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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,139.93, 699,874.98 and 280,785.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,139.93, 699,874.98 and 280,785.43 is: 387,496.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,139.93 : 699,874.98 = 280,785.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,139.93/699,874.98 = 280,785.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,139.93x = 699,874.98 × 280,785.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,139.93x = 196,514,697,205.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,514,697,205.54/507,139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,496.01

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