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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,887.80, 695,338.92 and 312,897.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,887.80, 695,338.92 and 312,897.09 is: 431,781.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,887.80 : 695,338.92 = 312,897.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,887.80/695,338.92 = 312,897.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,887.80x = 695,338.92 × 312,897.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,887.80x = 217,569,524,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,569,524,631.74/503,887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,781.69

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