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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,167.67, 699,891.41 and 280,813.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,167.67, 699,891.41 and 280,813.17 is: 387,522.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,167.67 : 699,891.41 = 280,813.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,167.67/699,891.41 = 280,813.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,167.67x = 699,891.41 × 280,813.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,167.67x = 196,538,724,093.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,538,724,093.80/507,167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,522.19

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