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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,567.68, 701,826.12 and 282,213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,567.68, 701,826.12 and 282,213.18 is: 389,455.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,567.68 : 701,826.12 = 282,213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,567.68/701,826.12 = 282,213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,567.68x = 701,826.12 × 282,213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,567.68x = 198,064,581,132.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,064,581,132.26/508,567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,455.70

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