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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,351, 700,135.80 and 280,991.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,351, 700,135.80 and 280,991.64 is: 387,763.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,351 : 700,135.80 = 280,991.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,351/700,135.80 = 280,991.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,351x = 700,135.80 × 280,991.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,351x = 196,732,306,664.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,732,306,664.71/507,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,763.71

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