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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,269.81, 700,054.35 and 280,915.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,269.81, 700,054.35 and 280,915.31 is: 387,675.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,269.81 : 700,054.35 = 280,915.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,269.81/700,054.35 = 280,915.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,269.81x = 700,054.35 × 280,915.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,269.81x = 196,655,985,443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,655,985,443.80/507,269.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,675.32

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