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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,686.04, 700,629.48 and 281,316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,686.04, 700,629.48 and 281,316.96 is: 388,230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,686.04 : 700,629.48 = 281,316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,686.04/700,629.48 = 281,316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,686.04x = 700,629.48 × 281,316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,686.04x = 197,098,955,399.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,098,955,399.98/507,686.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,230.01

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