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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,726.56, 702,045.39 and 317,850.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,726.56, 702,045.39 and 317,850.67 is: 438,635.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,726.56 : 702,045.39 = 317,850.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,726.56/702,045.39 = 317,850.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,726.56x = 702,045.39 × 317,850.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,726.56x = 223,145,597,581.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,145,597,581.91/508,726.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,635.63

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