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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,111.63, 701,194.05 and 281,757.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,111.63, 701,194.05 and 281,757.13 is: 388,824.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,111.63 : 701,194.05 = 281,757.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,111.63/701,194.05 = 281,757.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,111.63x = 701,194.05 × 281,757.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,111.63x = 197,566,423,101.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,566,423,101.08/508,111.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,824.84

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