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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,946.20, 700,973.64 and 278,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,946.20, 700,973.64 and 278,524.44 is: 384,368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,946.20 : 700,973.64 = 278,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,946.20/700,973.64 = 278,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,946.20x = 700,973.64 × 278,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,946.20x = 195,238,290,535.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,238,290,535.76/507,946.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,368.05

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