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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,393.31, 700,944.42 and 372,190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,393.31, 700,944.42 and 372,190.80 is: 513,155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,393.31 : 700,944.42 = 372,190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,393.31/700,944.42 = 372,190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,393.31x = 700,944.42 × 372,190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,393.31x = 260,885,064,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,885,064,435.34/508,393.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,155.97

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