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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,151.13, 699,890.42 and 280,796.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,151.13, 699,890.42 and 280,796.63 is: 387,511.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,151.13 : 699,890.42 = 280,796.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,151.13/699,890.42 = 280,796.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,151.13x = 699,890.42 × 280,796.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,151.13x = 196,526,868,507.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,526,868,507.82/507,151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,511.45

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