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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,957.86, 701,004 and 303,969.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,957.86, 701,004 and 303,969.98 is: 419,491.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,957.86 : 701,004 = 303,969.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,957.86/701,004 = 303,969.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,957.86x = 701,004 × 303,969.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,957.86x = 213,084,168,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,084,168,354.90/507,957.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,491.83

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