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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,458.73, 701,499.25 and 290,511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,458.73, 701,499.25 and 290,511.02 is: 400,805.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,458.73 : 701,499.25 = 290,511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,458.73/701,499.25 = 290,511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,458.73x = 701,499.25 × 290,511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,458.73x = 203,793,264,400.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,793,264,400.48/508,458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,805.91

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