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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,362.13, 700,121.21 and 281,002.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,362.13, 700,121.21 and 281,002.77 is: 387,762.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,362.13 : 700,121.21 = 281,002.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,362.13/700,121.21 = 281,002.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,362.13x = 700,121.21 × 281,002.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,362.13x = 196,735,997,940.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,735,997,940.74/507,362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,762.48

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