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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,366.38, 700,170.76 and 306,123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,366.38, 700,170.76 and 306,123.50 is: 422,453.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,366.38 : 700,170.76 = 306,123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,366.38/700,170.76 = 306,123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,366.38x = 700,170.76 × 306,123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,366.38x = 214,338,723,648.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,338,723,648.86/507,366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,453.54

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