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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,708.06, 702,019.86 and 317,832.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,708.06, 702,019.86 and 317,832.18 is: 438,610.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,708.06 : 702,019.86 = 317,832.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,708.06/702,019.86 = 317,832.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,708.06x = 702,019.86 × 317,832.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,708.06x = 223,124,502,507.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,124,502,507.10/508,708.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,610.12

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