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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,659.56, 700,574.34 and 281,308.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,659.56, 700,574.34 and 281,308.84 is: 388,208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,659.56 : 700,574.34 = 281,308.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,659.56/700,574.34 = 281,308.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,659.56x = 700,574.34 × 281,308.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,659.56x = 197,077,754,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,077,754,919.17/507,659.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,208.50

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