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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,682.56, 700,606.08 and 281,331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,682.56, 700,606.08 and 281,331.84 is: 388,240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,682.56 : 700,606.08 = 281,331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,682.56/700,606.08 = 281,331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,682.56x = 700,606.08 × 281,331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,682.56x = 197,102,797,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,102,797,601.59/507,682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,240.24

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