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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,425.04, 701,728.68 and 293,600.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,425.04, 701,728.68 and 293,600.08 is: 405,227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,425.04 : 701,728.68 = 293,600.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,425.04/701,728.68 = 293,600.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,425.04x = 701,728.68 × 293,600.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,425.04x = 206,027,596,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,027,596,586.29/508,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,227.08

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