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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,982.33, 701,047.05 and 281,627.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,982.33, 701,047.05 and 281,627.83 is: 388,663.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,982.33 : 701,047.05 = 281,627.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,982.33/701,047.05 = 281,627.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,982.33x = 701,047.05 × 281,627.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,982.33x = 197,434,359,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,434,359,419.40/507,982.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,663.83

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