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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,552.61, 701,811.51 and 279,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,552.61, 701,811.51 and 279,131.36 is: 385,206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,552.61 : 701,811.51 = 279,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,552.61/701,811.51 = 279,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,552.61x = 701,811.51 × 279,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,552.61x = 195,897,601,249.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,897,601,249.95/508,552.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,206.17

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