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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,670.86, 700,584.32 and 281,316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,670.86, 700,584.32 and 281,316.36 is: 388,215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,670.86 : 700,584.32 = 281,316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,670.86/700,584.32 = 281,316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,670.86x = 700,584.32 × 281,316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,670.86x = 197,085,830,775.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,085,830,775.48/507,670.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,215.76

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