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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,614.28, 518,117.41 and 306,803.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,614.28, 518,117.41 and 306,803.72 is: 423,201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,614.28 : 518,117.41 = 306,803.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,614.28/518,117.41 = 306,803.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,614.28x = 518,117.41 × 306,803.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,614.28x = 158,960,347,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,960,347,549.15/375,614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,201.02

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