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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,373.88, 700,181.10 and 306,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,373.88, 700,181.10 and 306,131 is: 422,463.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,373.88 : 700,181.10 = 306,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,373.88/700,181.10 = 306,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,373.88x = 700,181.10 × 306,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,373.88x = 214,347,140,324.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,347,140,324.10/507,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,463.88

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