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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,751.10, 702,079.23 and 317,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,751.10, 702,079.23 and 317,875.20 is: 438,669.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,751.10 : 702,079.23 = 317,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,751.10/702,079.23 = 317,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,751.10x = 702,079.23 × 317,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,751.10x = 223,173,575,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,173,575,652.10/508,751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,669.47

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