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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,876.80, 711,494.40 and 508,876.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,876.80, 711,494.40 and 508,876.80 is: 711,494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,876.80 : 711,494.40 = 508,876.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,876.80/711,494.40 = 508,876.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,876.80x = 711,494.40 × 508,876.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,876.80x = 362,062,993,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,062,993,489.92/508,876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,494.40

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