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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,600.21, 701,858.27 and 287,833.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,600.21, 701,858.27 and 287,833.41 is: 397,204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,600.21 : 701,858.27 = 287,833.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,600.21/701,858.27 = 287,833.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,600.21x = 701,858.27 × 287,833.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,600.21x = 202,018,258,831.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,018,258,831.01/508,600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,204.43

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