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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,752.90, 702,089.64 and 279,319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,752.90, 702,089.64 and 279,319.32 is: 385,466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,752.90 : 702,089.64 = 279,319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,752.90/702,089.64 = 279,319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,752.90x = 702,089.64 × 279,319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,752.90x = 196,107,200,823.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,107,200,823.85/508,752.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,466.50

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