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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,777.60, 700,731.60 and 281,423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,777.60, 700,731.60 and 281,423.10 is: 388,363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,777.60 : 700,731.60 = 281,423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,777.60/700,731.60 = 281,423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,777.60x = 700,731.60 × 281,423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,777.60x = 197,202,059,139.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,202,059,139.96/507,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,363.05

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