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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,898.39, 700,907.67 and 278,476.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,898.39, 700,907.67 and 278,476.63 is: 384,302.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,898.39 : 700,907.67 = 278,476.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,898.39/700,907.67 = 278,476.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,898.39x = 700,907.67 × 278,476.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,898.39x = 195,186,405,882.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,186,405,882.75/507,898.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,302.08

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