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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,741.82, 702,028.58 and 282,369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,741.82, 702,028.58 and 282,369.50 is: 389,650.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,741.82 : 702,028.58 = 282,369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,741.82/702,028.58 = 282,369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,741.82x = 702,028.58 × 282,369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,741.82x = 198,231,459,120.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,231,459,120.31/508,741.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,650.41

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