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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,986.74, 701,029.60 and 278,564.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,986.74, 701,029.60 and 278,564.97 is: 384,423.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,986.74 : 701,029.60 = 278,564.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,986.74/701,029.60 = 278,564.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,986.74x = 701,029.60 × 278,564.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,986.74x = 195,282,289,493.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,282,289,493.11/507,986.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,423.99

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