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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,225.28, 699,962.28 and 280,865.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,225.28, 699,962.28 and 280,865.92 is: 387,590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,225.28 : 699,962.28 = 280,865.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,225.28/699,962.28 = 280,865.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,225.28x = 699,962.28 × 280,865.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,225.28x = 196,595,549,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,595,549,737.50/507,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,590.20

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