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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,984.38, 702,637.85 and 294,082.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,984.38, 702,637.85 and 294,082.92 is: 405,972.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,984.38 : 702,637.85 = 294,082.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,984.38/702,637.85 = 294,082.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,984.38x = 702,637.85 × 294,082.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,984.38x = 206,633,790,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,633,790,630.52/508,984.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,972.75

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