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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,676.56, 700,597.80 and 281,325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,676.56, 700,597.80 and 281,325.84 is: 388,231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,676.56 : 700,597.80 = 281,325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,676.56/700,597.80 = 281,325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,676.56x = 700,597.80 × 281,325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,676.56x = 197,096,264,587.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,096,264,587.15/507,676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,231.96

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