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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,555.32, 700,426.51 and 278,110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,555.32, 700,426.51 and 278,110.73 is: 383,792.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,555.32 : 700,426.51 = 278,110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,555.32/700,426.51 = 278,110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,555.32x = 700,426.51 × 278,110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,555.32x = 194,796,129,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,796,129,063.24/507,555.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,792.91

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