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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,512.81, 701,748.87 and 279,071.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,512.81, 701,748.87 and 279,071.82 is: 385,119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,512.81 : 701,748.87 = 279,071.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,512.81/701,748.87 = 279,071.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,512.81x = 701,748.87 × 279,071.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,512.81x = 195,838,334,333.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,838,334,333.84/508,512.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,119.77

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