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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,727.40, 700,691.70 and 281,368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,727.40, 700,691.70 and 281,368.04 is: 388,303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,727.40 : 700,691.70 = 281,368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,727.40/700,691.70 = 281,368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,727.40x = 700,691.70 × 281,368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,727.40x = 197,152,250,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,152,250,273.27/507,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,303.35

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