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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,315.84, 701,559.96 and 282,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,315.84, 701,559.96 and 282,034.24 is: 389,253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,315.84 : 701,559.96 = 282,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,315.84/701,559.96 = 282,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,315.84x = 701,559.96 × 282,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,315.84x = 197,863,930,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,863,930,133.03/508,315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,253.91

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