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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,166.16, 699,889.34 and 280,811.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,166.16, 699,889.34 and 280,811.66 is: 387,520.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,166.16 : 699,889.34 = 280,811.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,166.16/699,889.34 = 280,811.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,166.16x = 699,889.34 × 280,811.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,166.16x = 196,537,084,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,537,084,584.29/507,166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,520.11

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