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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,620.28, 518,125.68 and 306,809.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,620.28, 518,125.68 and 306,809.73 is: 423,209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,620.28 : 518,125.68 = 306,809.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,620.28/518,125.68 = 306,809.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,620.28x = 518,125.68 × 306,809.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,620.28x = 158,965,999,986.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,965,999,986.87/375,620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,209.31

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