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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,388, 700,195.44 and 281,048.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,388, 700,195.44 and 281,048.08 is: 387,846.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,388 : 700,195.44 = 281,048.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,388/700,195.44 = 281,048.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,388x = 700,195.44 × 281,048.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,388x = 196,788,584,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,788,584,036.76/507,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,846.35

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