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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,159.36, 703,829.76 and 319,100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,159.36, 703,829.76 and 319,100.16 is: 440,239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,159.36 : 703,829.76 = 319,100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,159.36/703,829.76 = 319,100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,159.36x = 703,829.76 × 319,100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,159.36x = 224,592,189,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,592,189,028.76/510,159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,239.28

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