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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,907.36, 700,865.04 and 281,533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,907.36, 700,865.04 and 281,533.60 is: 388,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,907.36 : 700,865.04 = 281,533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,907.36/700,865.04 = 281,533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,907.36x = 700,865.04 × 281,533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,907.36x = 197,317,057,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,317,057,825.34/507,907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,490.25

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