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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,932.18, 700,942.68 and 278,485.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,932.18, 700,942.68 and 278,485.68 is: 384,308.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,932.18 : 700,942.68 = 278,485.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,932.18/700,942.68 = 278,485.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,932.18x = 700,942.68 × 278,485.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,932.18x = 195,202,498,880.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,202,498,880.82/507,932.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,308.19

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