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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,361.88, 700,164.54 and 306,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,361.88, 700,164.54 and 306,119 is: 422,447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,361.88 : 700,164.54 = 306,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,361.88/700,164.54 = 306,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,361.88x = 700,164.54 × 306,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,361.88x = 214,333,668,820.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,333,668,820.26/507,361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,447.32

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