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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,168.94, 701,274.14 and 278,728.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,168.94, 701,274.14 and 278,728.09 is: 384,645.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,168.94 : 701,274.14 = 278,728.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,168.94/701,274.14 = 278,728.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,168.94x = 701,274.14 × 278,728.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,168.94x = 195,464,801,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,464,801,608.59/508,168.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,645.31

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