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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,220.33, 701,366.04 and 304,231.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,220.33, 701,366.04 and 304,231.78 is: 419,853.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,220.33 : 701,366.04 = 304,231.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,220.33/701,366.04 = 304,231.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,220.33x = 701,366.04 × 304,231.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,220.33x = 213,377,839,657.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,377,839,657.46/508,220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,853.02

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