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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,356.13, 700,112.93 and 280,996.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,356.13, 700,112.93 and 280,996.77 is: 387,754.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,356.13 : 700,112.93 = 280,996.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,356.13/700,112.93 = 280,996.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,356.13x = 700,112.93 × 280,996.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,356.13x = 196,729,470,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,729,470,560.25/507,356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,754.20

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