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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,666.79, 760,699.09 and 187,377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,666.79, 760,699.09 and 187,377.81 is: 280,771.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,666.79 : 760,699.09 = 187,377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,666.79/760,699.09 = 187,377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,666.79x = 760,699.09 × 187,377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,666.79x = 142,538,129,553.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,538,129,553.19/507,666.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,771.03

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