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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,287.18, 701,418.39 and 281,953.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,287.18, 701,418.39 and 281,953.74 is: 389,086.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,287.18 : 701,418.39 = 281,953.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,287.18/701,418.39 = 281,953.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,287.18x = 701,418.39 × 281,953.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,287.18x = 197,767,538,365.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,767,538,365.28/508,287.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,086.22

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