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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,194.72, 699,920.16 and 280,835.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,194.72, 699,920.16 and 280,835.36 is: 387,548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,194.72 : 699,920.16 = 280,835.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,194.72/699,920.16 = 280,835.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,194.72x = 699,920.16 × 280,835.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,194.72x = 196,562,330,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,562,330,104.86/507,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,548.06

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