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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,197.22, 699,923.61 and 280,837.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,197.22, 699,923.61 and 280,837.86 is: 387,551.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,197.22 : 699,923.61 = 280,837.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,197.22/699,923.61 = 280,837.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,197.22x = 699,923.61 × 280,837.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,197.22x = 196,565,048,795.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,565,048,795.88/507,197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,551.51

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