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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,640.08, 701,925.24 and 282,285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,640.08, 701,925.24 and 282,285.58 is: 389,555.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,640.08 : 701,925.24 = 282,285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,640.08/701,925.24 = 282,285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,640.08x = 701,925.24 × 282,285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,640.08x = 198,143,373,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,143,373,490.04/508,640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,555.17

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