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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,195.72, 699,921.54 and 280,836.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,195.72, 699,921.54 and 280,836.36 is: 387,549.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,195.72 : 699,921.54 = 280,836.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,195.72/699,921.54 = 280,836.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,195.72x = 699,921.54 × 280,836.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,195.72x = 196,563,417,579.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,563,417,579.19/507,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,549.44

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