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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,720.61, 700,662.10 and 278,276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,720.61, 700,662.10 and 278,276.06 is: 384,025.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,720.61 : 700,662.10 = 278,276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,720.61/700,662.10 = 278,276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,720.61x = 700,662.10 × 278,276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,720.61x = 194,977,486,215.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,977,486,215.83/507,720.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,025.16

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