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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,406.40, 701,309.32 and 317,087.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,406.40, 701,309.32 and 317,087.64 is: 437,399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,406.40 : 701,309.32 = 317,087.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,406.40/701,309.32 = 317,087.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,406.40x = 701,309.32 × 317,087.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,406.40x = 222,376,517,188.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,376,517,188.81/508,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,399.13

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