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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,860.55, 700,843.09 and 278,413.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,860.55, 700,843.09 and 278,413.67 is: 384,208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,860.55 : 700,843.09 = 278,413.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,860.55/700,843.09 = 278,413.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,860.55x = 700,843.09 × 278,413.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,860.55x = 195,124,295,208.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,124,295,208.95/507,860.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,208.41

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