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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,159.26, 699,901.64 and 280,804.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,159.26, 699,901.64 and 280,804.76 is: 387,522.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,159.26 : 699,901.64 = 280,804.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,159.26/699,901.64 = 280,804.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,159.26x = 699,901.64 × 280,804.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,159.26x = 196,535,712,043.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,535,712,043.81/507,159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,522.67

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