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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,104.82, 701,134.10 and 293,314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,104.82, 701,134.10 and 293,314.08 is: 404,744.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,104.82 : 701,134.10 = 293,314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,104.82/701,134.10 = 293,314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,104.82x = 701,134.10 × 293,314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,104.82x = 205,652,503,498.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,652,503,498.13/508,104.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,744.25

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