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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,803.72, 700,769.13 and 281,449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,803.72, 700,769.13 and 281,449.22 is: 388,399.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,803.72 : 700,769.13 = 281,449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,803.72/700,769.13 = 281,449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,803.72x = 700,769.13 × 281,449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,803.72x = 197,230,921,534.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,230,921,534.73/507,803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,399.92

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