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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,439.27, 701,632.83 and 278,995.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,439.27, 701,632.83 and 278,995.85 is: 385,006.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,439.27 : 701,632.83 = 278,995.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,439.27/701,632.83 = 278,995.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,439.27x = 701,632.83 × 278,995.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,439.27x = 195,752,647,793.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,752,647,793.76/508,439.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,006.94

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