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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,243.68, 701,358.36 and 281,910.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,243.68, 701,358.36 and 281,910.24 is: 389,026.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,243.68 : 701,358.36 = 281,910.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,243.68/701,358.36 = 281,910.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,243.68x = 701,358.36 × 281,910.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,243.68x = 197,720,103,593.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,720,103,593.61/508,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,026.19

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