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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,438.77, 701,632.15 and 278,995.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,438.77, 701,632.15 and 278,995.35 is: 385,006.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,438.77 : 701,632.15 = 278,995.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,438.77/701,632.15 = 278,995.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,438.77x = 701,632.15 × 278,995.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,438.77x = 195,752,107,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,752,107,260.50/508,438.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,006.26

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