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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,413.81, 701,673.33 and 293,553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,413.81, 701,673.33 and 293,553.42 is: 405,139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,413.81 : 701,673.33 = 293,553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,413.81/701,673.33 = 293,553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,413.81x = 701,673.33 × 293,553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,413.81x = 205,978,604,213.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,978,604,213.84/508,413.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,139.67

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