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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,222.03, 699,987.51 and 280,867.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,222.03, 699,987.51 and 280,867.53 is: 387,608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,222.03 : 699,987.51 = 280,867.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,222.03/699,987.51 = 280,867.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,222.03x = 699,987.51 × 280,867.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,222.03x = 196,603,762,964.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,603,762,964.55/507,222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,608.88

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