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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,080.72, 701,127.66 and 293,289.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,080.72, 701,127.66 and 293,289.99 is: 404,726.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,080.72 : 701,127.66 = 293,289.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,080.72/701,127.66 = 293,289.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,080.72x = 701,127.66 × 293,289.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,080.72x = 205,633,724,390.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,633,724,390.12/508,080.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,726.49

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