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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,073.98, 701,339.34 and 381,118.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,073.98, 701,339.34 and 381,118.90 is: 526,092.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,073.98 : 701,339.34 = 381,118.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,073.98/701,339.34 = 381,118.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,073.98x = 701,339.34 × 381,118.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,073.98x = 267,293,677,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,293,677,787.53/508,073.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,092.04

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