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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,152.79, 699,871.11 and 316,166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,152.79, 699,871.11 and 316,166.94 is: 436,310.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,152.79 : 699,871.11 = 316,166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,152.79/699,871.11 = 316,166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,152.79x = 699,871.11 × 316,166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,152.79x = 221,276,107,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,276,107,243.10/507,152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,310.54

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