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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,562.61, 701,825.31 and 279,141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,562.61, 701,825.31 and 279,141.36 is: 385,219.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,562.61 : 701,825.31 = 279,141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,562.61/701,825.31 = 279,141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,562.61x = 701,825.31 × 279,141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,562.61x = 195,908,471,515.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,908,471,515.82/508,562.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,219.97

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