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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,034.88, 701,087.94 and 275,462.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,034.88, 701,087.94 and 275,462.01 is: 380,137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,034.88 : 701,087.94 = 275,462.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,034.88/701,087.94 = 275,462.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,034.88x = 701,087.94 × 275,462.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,034.88x = 193,123,093,139.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,123,093,139.16/508,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,137.47

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