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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,967.02, 702,406.14 and 282,614.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,967.02, 702,406.14 and 282,614.14 is: 390,025.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,967.02 : 702,406.14 = 282,614.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,967.02/702,406.14 = 282,614.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,967.02x = 702,406.14 × 282,614.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,967.02x = 198,509,907,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,509,907,186.82/508,967.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,025.09

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