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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,174.31, 701,262.92 and 281,840.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,174.31, 701,262.92 and 281,840.87 is: 388,930.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,174.31 : 701,262.92 = 281,840.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,174.31/701,262.92 = 281,840.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,174.31x = 701,262.92 × 281,840.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,174.31x = 197,644,550,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,644,550,062.34/508,174.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,930.62

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