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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,466.88, 701,692.56 and 293,625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,466.88, 701,692.56 and 293,625.76 is: 405,208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,466.88 : 701,692.56 = 293,625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,466.88/701,692.56 = 293,625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,466.88x = 701,692.56 × 293,625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,466.88x = 206,035,011,216.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,035,011,216.35/508,466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,208.32

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