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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,687.54, 700,631.55 and 281,318.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,687.54, 700,631.55 and 281,318.46 is: 388,232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,687.54 : 700,631.55 = 281,318.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,687.54/700,631.55 = 281,318.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,687.54x = 700,631.55 × 281,318.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,687.54x = 197,100,588,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,100,588,673.41/507,687.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,232.08

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