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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,524, 701,892.08 and 347,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,524, 701,892.08 and 347,444.16 is: 479,561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,524 : 701,892.08 = 347,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,524/701,892.08 = 347,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,524x = 701,892.08 × 347,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,524x = 243,868,304,146.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,868,304,146.25/508,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,561.05

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