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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,244.68, 701,359.74 and 281,911.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,244.68, 701,359.74 and 281,911.24 is: 389,027.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,244.68 : 701,359.74 = 281,911.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,244.68/701,359.74 = 281,911.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,244.68x = 701,359.74 × 281,911.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,244.68x = 197,721,193,989.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,721,193,989.48/508,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,027.57

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