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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,280.41, 701,432.31 and 278,838.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,280.41, 701,432.31 and 278,838.15 is: 384,799.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,280.41 : 701,432.31 = 278,838.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,280.41/701,432.31 = 278,838.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,280.41x = 701,432.31 × 278,838.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,280.41x = 195,586,087,670.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,586,087,670.63/508,280.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,799.58

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