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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,511.12, 700,308.84 and 281,099.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,511.12, 700,308.84 and 281,099.92 is: 387,886.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,511.12 : 700,308.84 = 281,099.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,511.12/700,308.84 = 281,099.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,511.12x = 700,308.84 × 281,099.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,511.12x = 196,856,758,899.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,856,758,899.29/507,511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,886.59

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