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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,257.28, 701,395.50 and 281,902.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,257.28, 701,395.50 and 281,902.78 is: 389,026.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,257.28 : 701,395.50 = 281,902.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,257.28/701,395.50 = 281,902.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,257.28x = 701,395.50 × 281,902.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,257.28x = 197,725,343,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,725,343,263.37/508,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,026.09

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