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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,352.88, 700,152.12 and 306,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,352.88, 700,152.12 and 306,110 is: 422,434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,352.88 : 700,152.12 = 306,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,352.88/700,152.12 = 306,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,352.88x = 700,152.12 × 306,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,352.88x = 214,323,565,453.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,323,565,453.20/507,352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,434.90

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