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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,099.98, 701,127.45 and 293,309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,099.98, 701,127.45 and 293,309.24 is: 404,737.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,099.98 : 701,127.45 = 293,309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,099.98/701,127.45 = 293,309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,099.98x = 701,127.45 × 293,309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,099.98x = 205,647,161,255.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,647,161,255.46/508,099.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,737.59

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