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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,588.88, 701,829 and 282,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,588.88, 701,829 and 282,232.40 is: 389,467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,588.88 : 701,829 = 282,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,588.88/701,829 = 282,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,588.88x = 701,829 × 282,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,588.88x = 198,078,883,059.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,078,883,059.60/508,588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,467.59

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