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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,392, 700,200.96 and 281,052.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,392, 700,200.96 and 281,052.08 is: 387,851.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,392 : 700,200.96 = 281,052.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,392/700,200.96 = 281,052.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,392x = 700,200.96 × 281,052.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,392x = 196,792,936,226.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,792,936,226.00/507,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,851.87

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