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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,589.20, 752,594.88 and 312,207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,589.20, 752,594.88 and 312,207.96 is: 468,443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,589.20 : 752,594.88 = 312,207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,589.20/752,594.88 = 312,207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,589.20x = 752,594.88 × 312,207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,589.20x = 234,966,112,191.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,966,112,191.25/501,589.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,443.32

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