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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,098.97, 701,126.03 and 293,308.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,098.97, 701,126.03 and 293,308.23 is: 404,736.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,098.97 : 701,126.03 = 293,308.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,098.97/701,126.03 = 293,308.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,098.97x = 701,126.03 × 293,308.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,098.97x = 205,646,034,866.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,646,034,866.23/508,098.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,736.18

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