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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,084.89, 701,158.15 and 278,643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,084.89, 701,158.15 and 278,643.80 is: 384,528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,084.89 : 701,158.15 = 278,643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,084.89/701,158.15 = 278,643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,084.89x = 701,158.15 × 278,643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,084.89x = 195,373,368,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,373,368,867.47/508,084.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,528.99

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