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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,858.04, 702,236.76 and 279,437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,858.04, 702,236.76 and 279,437.96 is: 385,631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,858.04 : 702,236.76 = 279,437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,858.04/702,236.76 = 279,437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,858.04x = 702,236.76 × 279,437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,858.04x = 196,231,607,651.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,231,607,651.41/508,858.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,631.34

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