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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,903.36, 700,859.52 and 281,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,903.36, 700,859.52 and 281,529.60 is: 388,484.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,903.36 : 700,859.52 = 281,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,903.36/700,859.52 = 281,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,903.36x = 700,859.52 × 281,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,903.36x = 197,312,700,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,312,700,321.79/507,903.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,484.73

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