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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,687.63, 706,045.70 and 307,689.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,687.63, 706,045.70 and 307,689.53 is: 424,561.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,687.63 : 706,045.70 = 307,689.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,687.63/706,045.70 = 307,689.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,687.63x = 706,045.70 × 307,689.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,687.63x = 217,242,868,053.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,242,868,053.07/511,687.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,561.50

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