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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,153.79, 699,872.49 and 316,167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,153.79, 699,872.49 and 316,167.94 is: 436,311.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,153.79 : 699,872.49 = 316,167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,153.79/699,872.49 = 316,167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,153.79x = 699,872.49 × 316,167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,153.79x = 221,277,243,425.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,277,243,425.97/507,153.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,311.92

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