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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,679.76, 702,010.86 and 282,325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,679.76, 702,010.86 and 282,325.26 is: 389,627.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,679.76 : 702,010.86 = 282,325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,679.76/702,010.86 = 282,325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,679.76x = 702,010.86 × 282,325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,679.76x = 198,195,398,572.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,195,398,572.32/508,679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,627.06

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