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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509,813, 703,254.98 and 305,809.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509,813, 703,254.98 and 305,809.64 is: 421,845.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509,813 : 703,254.98 = 305,809.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509,813/703,254.98 = 305,809.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509,813x = 703,254.98 × 305,809.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509,813x = 215,062,152,262.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,062,152,262.01/509,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,845.17

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