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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,156.26, 699,897.50 and 280,801.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,156.26, 699,897.50 and 280,801.76 is: 387,518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,156.26 : 699,897.50 = 280,801.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,156.26/699,897.50 = 280,801.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,156.26x = 699,897.50 × 280,801.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,156.26x = 196,532,449,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,532,449,819.60/507,156.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,518.53

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