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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,075.64, 701,202.12 and 293,273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,075.64, 701,202.12 and 293,273.36 is: 404,750.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,075.64 : 701,202.12 = 293,273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,075.64/701,202.12 = 293,273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,075.64x = 701,202.12 × 293,273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,075.64x = 205,643,901,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,643,901,771.52/508,075.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,750.56

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