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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,253.64, 701,272.29 and 304,227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,253.64, 701,272.29 and 304,227.01 is: 419,762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,253.64 : 701,272.29 = 304,227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,253.64/701,272.29 = 304,227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,253.64x = 701,272.29 × 304,227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,253.64x = 213,345,971,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,345,971,982.55/508,253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,762.80

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