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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,498.43, 701,676.73 and 304,544.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,498.43, 701,676.73 and 304,544.12 is: 420,240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,498.43 : 701,676.73 = 304,544.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,498.43/701,676.73 = 304,544.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,498.43x = 701,676.73 × 304,544.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,498.43x = 213,691,522,262.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,691,522,262.33/508,498.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,240.28

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