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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,213.98, 699,946.72 and 280,854.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,213.98, 699,946.72 and 280,854.62 is: 387,574.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,213.98 : 699,946.72 = 280,854.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,213.98/699,946.72 = 280,854.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,213.98x = 699,946.72 × 280,854.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,213.98x = 196,583,270,065.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,583,270,065.85/507,213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,574.63

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