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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,780.20, 762,668.10 and 284,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,780.20, 762,668.10 and 284,248.20 is: 426,091.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,780.20 : 762,668.10 = 284,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,780.20/762,668.10 = 284,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,780.20x = 762,668.10 × 284,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,780.20x = 216,787,034,622.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,787,034,622.42/508,780.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,091.73

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