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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,063.77, 701,127.18 and 293,203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,063.77, 701,127.18 and 293,203.80 is: 404,620.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,063.77 : 701,127.18 = 293,203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,063.77/701,127.18 = 293,203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,063.77x = 701,127.18 × 293,203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,063.77x = 205,573,153,459.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,573,153,459.28/508,063.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,620.77

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