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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,772.10, 698,122.44 and 312,240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,772.10, 698,122.44 and 312,240.78 is: 430,989.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,772.10 : 698,122.44 = 312,240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,772.10/698,122.44 = 312,240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,772.10x = 698,122.44 × 312,240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,772.10x = 217,982,295,201.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,982,295,201.10/505,772.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,989.17

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