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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,735.89, 702,063.77 and 279,314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,735.89, 702,063.77 and 279,314.33 is: 385,458.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,735.89 : 702,063.77 = 279,314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,735.89/702,063.77 = 279,314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,735.89x = 702,063.77 × 279,314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,735.89x = 196,096,466,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,096,466,627.93/508,735.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,458.29

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