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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,747.56, 700,691.64 and 281,407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,747.56, 700,691.64 and 281,407.64 is: 388,342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,747.56 : 700,691.64 = 281,407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,747.56/700,691.64 = 281,407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,747.56x = 700,691.64 × 281,407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,747.56x = 197,179,981,476.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,179,981,476.58/507,747.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,342.55

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