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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,956.31, 702,305.89 and 294,164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,956.31, 702,305.89 and 294,164.56 is: 405,915.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,956.31 : 702,305.89 = 294,164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,956.31/702,305.89 = 294,164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,956.31x = 702,305.89 × 294,164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,956.31x = 206,593,504,914.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,593,504,914.41/508,956.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,915.99

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