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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,254.64, 701,273.67 and 304,228.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,254.64, 701,273.67 and 304,228.01 is: 419,764.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,254.64 : 701,273.67 = 304,228.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,254.64/701,273.67 = 304,228.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,254.64x = 701,273.67 × 304,228.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,254.64x = 213,347,093,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,347,093,089.50/508,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,764.18

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