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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,407.75, 700,245.78 and 281,053.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,407.75, 700,245.78 and 281,053.25 is: 387,866.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,407.75 : 700,245.78 = 281,053.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,407.75/700,245.78 = 281,053.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,407.75x = 700,245.78 × 281,053.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,407.75x = 196,806,352,267.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,806,352,267.79/507,407.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,866.27

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