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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,404.17, 701,574.28 and 278,955.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,404.17, 701,574.28 and 278,955.74 is: 384,946.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,404.17 : 701,574.28 = 278,955.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,404.17/701,574.28 = 278,955.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,404.17x = 701,574.28 × 278,955.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,404.17x = 195,708,173,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,708,173,498.91/508,404.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,946.04

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