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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,035.88, 701,089.32 and 275,463.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,035.88, 701,089.32 and 275,463.01 is: 380,138.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,035.88 : 701,089.32 = 275,463.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,035.88/701,089.32 = 275,463.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,035.88x = 701,089.32 × 275,463.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,035.88x = 193,124,174,366.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,124,174,366.05/508,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,138.85

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