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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,160.48, 701,256.66 and 278,713.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,160.48, 701,256.66 and 278,713.08 is: 384,621.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,160.48 : 701,256.66 = 278,713.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,160.48/701,256.66 = 278,713.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,160.48x = 701,256.66 × 278,713.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,160.48x = 195,449,403,579.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,449,403,579.11/508,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,621.42

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