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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,658.13, 700,568.21 and 281,303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,658.13, 700,568.21 and 281,303.63 is: 388,199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,658.13 : 700,568.21 = 281,303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,658.13/700,568.21 = 281,303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,658.13x = 700,568.21 × 281,303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,658.13x = 197,072,377,736.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,072,377,736.02/507,658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,199.00

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