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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,098.96, 701,138.43 and 278,619.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,098.96, 701,138.43 and 278,619.48 is: 384,473.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,098.96 : 701,138.43 = 278,619.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,098.96/701,138.43 = 278,619.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,098.96x = 701,138.43 × 278,619.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,098.96x = 195,350,824,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,350,824,774.62/508,098.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,473.97

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