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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,372.88, 700,179.72 and 306,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,372.88, 700,179.72 and 306,130 is: 422,462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,372.88 : 700,179.72 = 306,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,372.88/700,179.72 = 306,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,372.88x = 700,179.72 × 306,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,372.88x = 214,346,017,683.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,346,017,683.60/507,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,462.50

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