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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509,762.31, 703,489.68 and 280,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509,762.31, 703,489.68 and 280,329 is: 386,863.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509,762.31 : 703,489.68 = 280,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509,762.31/703,489.68 = 280,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509,762.31x = 703,489.68 × 280,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509,762.31x = 197,208,558,504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,208,558,504.72/509,762.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,863.75

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