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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,282.36, 698,803.71 and 315,182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,282.36, 698,803.71 and 315,182.30 is: 435,035.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,282.36 : 698,803.71 = 315,182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,282.36/698,803.71 = 315,182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,282.36x = 698,803.71 × 315,182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,282.36x = 220,250,560,566.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,250,560,566.33/506,282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,035.03

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