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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,718.49, 702,040.34 and 279,297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,718.49, 702,040.34 and 279,297.13 is: 385,434.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,718.49 : 702,040.34 = 279,297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,718.49/702,040.34 = 279,297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,718.49x = 702,040.34 × 279,297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,718.49x = 196,077,852,106.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,077,852,106.22/508,718.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,434.88

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