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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,794.08, 702,191.68 and 291,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,794.08, 702,191.68 and 291,023.20 is: 401,643.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,794.08 : 702,191.68 = 291,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,794.08/702,191.68 = 291,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,794.08x = 702,191.68 × 291,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,794.08x = 204,354,069,726.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,354,069,726.98/508,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,643.96

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