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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,746.63, 700,690.35 and 281,406.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,746.63, 700,690.35 and 281,406.71 is: 388,341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,746.63 : 700,690.35 = 281,406.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,746.63/700,690.35 = 281,406.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,746.63x = 700,690.35 × 281,406.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,746.63x = 197,178,962,618.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,178,962,618.80/507,746.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,341.26

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