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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,164.96, 701,262.87 and 278,717.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,164.96, 701,262.87 and 278,717.58 is: 384,627.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,164.96 : 701,262.87 = 278,717.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,164.96/701,262.87 = 278,717.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,164.96x = 701,262.87 × 278,717.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,164.96x = 195,454,290,070.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,454,290,070.26/508,164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,627.64

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