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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,152.63, 699,892.50 and 280,798.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,152.63, 699,892.50 and 280,798.13 is: 387,513.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,152.63 : 699,892.50 = 280,798.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,152.63/699,892.50 = 280,798.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,152.63x = 699,892.50 × 280,798.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,152.63x = 196,528,505,201.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,528,505,201.03/507,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,513.53

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