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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,759.60, 702,090.96 and 317,883.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,759.60, 702,090.96 and 317,883.68 is: 438,681.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,759.60 : 702,090.96 = 317,883.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,759.60/702,090.96 = 317,883.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,759.60x = 702,090.96 × 317,883.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,759.60x = 223,183,258,059.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,183,258,059.53/508,759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,681.17

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