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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,744.70, 702,032.55 and 282,372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,744.70, 702,032.55 and 282,372.38 is: 389,654.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,744.70 : 702,032.55 = 282,372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,744.70/702,032.55 = 282,372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,744.70x = 702,032.55 × 282,372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,744.70x = 198,234,598,470.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,234,598,470.81/508,744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,654.38

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