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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,258.60, 701,344.88 and 304,304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,258.60, 701,344.88 and 304,304.22 is: 419,908.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,258.60 : 701,344.88 = 304,304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,258.60/701,344.88 = 304,304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,258.60x = 701,344.88 × 304,304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,258.60x = 213,422,204,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,422,204,306.48/508,258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,908.69

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