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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,270.32, 700,055.04 and 280,915.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,270.32, 700,055.04 and 280,915.82 is: 387,676.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,270.32 : 700,055.04 = 280,915.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,270.32/700,055.04 = 280,915.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,270.32x = 700,055.04 × 280,915.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,270.32x = 196,656,530,701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,656,530,701.88/507,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,676.01

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