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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,405.70, 701,576.32 and 278,957.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,405.70, 701,576.32 and 278,957.27 is: 384,948.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,405.70 : 701,576.32 = 278,957.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,405.70/701,576.32 = 278,957.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,405.70x = 701,576.32 × 278,957.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,405.70x = 195,709,814,923.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,709,814,923.85/508,405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,948.11

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