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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,960.23, 702,373.39 and 276,387.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,960.23, 702,373.39 and 276,387.14 is: 381,418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,960.23 : 702,373.39 = 276,387.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,960.23/702,373.39 = 276,387.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,960.23x = 702,373.39 × 276,387.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,960.23x = 194,126,969,976.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,126,969,976.99/508,960.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,418.74

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