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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,147, 699,884.73 and 280,792.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,147, 699,884.73 and 280,792.50 is: 387,505.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,147 : 699,884.73 = 280,792.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,147/699,884.73 = 280,792.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,147x = 699,884.73 × 280,792.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,147x = 196,522,383,048.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,522,383,048.53/507,147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,505.76

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