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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,956.01, 702,445.70 and 294,220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,956.01, 702,445.70 and 294,220.55 is: 406,074.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,956.01 : 702,445.70 = 294,220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,956.01/702,445.70 = 294,220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,956.01x = 702,445.70 × 294,220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,956.01x = 206,673,962,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,673,962,690.80/508,956.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,074.32

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