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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,562.03, 701,848.41 and 282,207.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,562.03, 701,848.41 and 282,207.53 is: 389,464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,562.03 : 701,848.41 = 282,207.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,562.03/701,848.41 = 282,207.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,562.03x = 701,848.41 × 282,207.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,562.03x = 198,066,906,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,066,906,220.53/508,562.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,464.60

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