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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,801.60, 700,732.80 and 281,433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,801.60, 700,732.80 and 281,433.60 is: 388,359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,801.60 : 700,732.80 = 281,433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,801.60/700,732.80 = 281,433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,801.60x = 700,732.80 × 281,433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,801.60x = 197,209,754,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,209,754,542.08/507,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,359.85

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