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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,470.78, 701,687.73 and 279,031.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,470.78, 701,687.73 and 279,031.92 is: 385,062.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,470.78 : 701,687.73 = 279,031.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,470.78/701,687.73 = 279,031.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,470.78x = 701,687.73 × 279,031.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,470.78x = 195,793,274,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,793,274,542.34/508,470.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,062.98

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