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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,255.84, 701,477.04 and 281,974.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,255.84, 701,477.04 and 281,974.24 is: 389,171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,255.84 : 701,477.04 = 281,974.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,255.84/701,477.04 = 281,974.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,255.84x = 701,477.04 × 281,974.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,255.84x = 197,798,455,231.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,798,455,231.45/508,255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,171.04

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