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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,167.78, 699,891.59 and 280,813.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,167.78, 699,891.59 and 280,813.28 is: 387,522.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,167.78 : 699,891.59 = 280,813.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,167.78/699,891.59 = 280,813.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,167.78x = 699,891.59 × 280,813.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,167.78x = 196,538,853,032.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,538,853,032.32/507,167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,522.36

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