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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,715.49, 702,036.20 and 279,294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,715.49, 702,036.20 and 279,294.13 is: 385,430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,715.49 : 702,036.20 = 279,294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,715.49/702,036.20 = 279,294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,715.49x = 702,036.20 × 279,294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,715.49x = 196,074,589,707.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,074,589,707.51/508,715.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,430.74

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