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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,533.24, 700,368.30 and 281,165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,533.24, 700,368.30 and 281,165.24 is: 387,992.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,533.24 : 700,368.30 = 281,165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,533.24/700,368.30 = 281,165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,533.24x = 700,368.30 × 281,165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,533.24x = 196,919,221,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,919,221,157.89/507,533.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,992.76

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