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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,744.60, 702,070.28 and 317,868.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,744.60, 702,070.28 and 317,868.72 is: 438,660.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,744.60 : 702,070.28 = 317,868.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,744.60/702,070.28 = 317,868.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,744.60x = 702,070.28 × 317,868.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,744.60x = 223,166,181,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,166,181,253.64/508,744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,660.54

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