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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,795.08, 702,193.06 and 291,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,795.08, 702,193.06 and 291,024.20 is: 401,645.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,795.08 : 702,193.06 = 291,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,795.08/702,193.06 = 291,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,795.08x = 702,193.06 × 291,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,795.08x = 204,355,173,532.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,355,173,532.05/508,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,645.34

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