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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,465.92, 701,691.15 and 293,624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,465.92, 701,691.15 and 293,624.76 is: 405,206.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,465.92 : 701,691.15 = 293,624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,465.92/701,691.15 = 293,624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,465.92x = 701,691.15 × 293,624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,465.92x = 206,033,895,512.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,033,895,512.87/508,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,206.89

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