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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,568.63, 701,846.57 and 282,214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,568.63, 701,846.57 and 282,214.13 is: 389,467.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,568.63 : 701,846.57 = 282,214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,568.63/701,846.57 = 282,214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,568.63x = 701,846.57 × 282,214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,568.63x = 198,071,016,342.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,071,016,342.34/508,568.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,467.63

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