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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,101.81, 701,129.97 and 293,311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,101.81, 701,129.97 and 293,311.08 is: 404,740.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,101.81 : 701,129.97 = 293,311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,101.81/701,129.97 = 293,311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,101.81x = 701,129.97 × 293,311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,101.81x = 205,649,188,721.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,649,188,721.07/508,101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,740.12

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