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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,099.59, 701,126.90 and 293,308.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,099.59, 701,126.90 and 293,308.85 is: 404,737.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,099.59 : 701,126.90 = 293,308.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,099.59/701,126.90 = 293,308.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,099.59x = 701,126.90 × 293,308.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,099.59x = 205,646,725,029.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,646,725,029.34/508,099.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,737.04

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