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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,453.46, 701,663.83 and 279,014.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,453.46, 701,663.83 and 279,014.57 is: 385,039.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,453.46 : 701,663.83 = 279,014.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,453.46/701,663.83 = 279,014.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,453.46x = 701,663.83 × 279,014.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,453.46x = 195,774,431,812.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,774,431,812.00/508,453.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,039.04

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