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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,008.22, 707,938.95 and 280,424.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,008.22, 707,938.95 and 280,424.82 is: 386,979.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,008.22 : 707,938.95 = 280,424.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,008.22/707,938.95 = 280,424.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,008.22x = 707,938.95 × 280,424.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,008.22x = 198,523,652,624.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,523,652,624.74/513,008.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,979.48

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