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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,755.57, 702,047.57 and 282,383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,755.57, 702,047.57 and 282,383.25 is: 389,669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,755.57 : 702,047.57 = 282,383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,755.57/702,047.57 = 282,383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,755.57x = 702,047.57 × 282,383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,755.57x = 198,246,473,059.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,246,473,059.29/508,755.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,669.39

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