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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,289.07, 701,436.06 and 278,840.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,289.07, 701,436.06 and 278,840.49 is: 384,798.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,289.07 : 701,436.06 = 278,840.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,289.07/701,436.06 = 278,840.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,289.07x = 701,436.06 × 278,840.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,289.07x = 195,588,774,674.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,588,774,674.07/508,289.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,798.31

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