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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509,742.21, 703,446.99 and 280,314.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509,742.21, 703,446.99 and 280,314.29 is: 386,835.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509,742.21 : 703,446.99 = 280,314.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509,742.21/703,446.99 = 280,314.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509,742.21x = 703,446.99 × 280,314.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509,742.21x = 197,186,242,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,186,242,152.92/509,742.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,835.22

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