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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,281.57, 701,425.71 and 278,832.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,281.57, 701,425.71 and 278,832.98 is: 384,787.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,281.57 : 701,425.71 = 278,832.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,281.57/701,425.71 = 278,832.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,281.57x = 701,425.71 × 278,832.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,281.57x = 195,580,622,721.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,580,622,721.48/508,281.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,787.95

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