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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,625.57, 700,524.11 and 278,146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,625.57, 700,524.11 and 278,146.39 is: 383,842.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,625.57 : 700,524.11 = 278,146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,625.57/700,524.11 = 278,146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,625.57x = 700,524.11 × 278,146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,625.57x = 194,848,252,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,848,252,304.46/507,625.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,842.47

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