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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,700.16, 700,658.88 and 281,360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,700.16, 700,658.88 and 281,360.24 is: 388,295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,700.16 : 700,658.88 = 281,360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,700.16/700,658.88 = 281,360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,700.16x = 700,658.88 × 281,360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,700.16x = 197,137,550,634.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,137,550,634.93/507,700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,295.23

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