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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,293.84, 701,529.66 and 282,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,293.84, 701,529.66 and 282,012.24 is: 389,223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,293.84 : 701,529.66 = 282,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,293.84/701,529.66 = 282,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,293.84x = 701,529.66 × 282,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,293.84x = 197,839,950,843.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,839,950,843.04/508,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,223.59

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