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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,050.08, 706,755.60 and 311,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,050.08, 706,755.60 and 311,014.56 is: 429,276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,050.08 : 706,755.60 = 311,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,050.08/706,755.60 = 311,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,050.08x = 706,755.60 × 311,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,050.08x = 219,811,281,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,811,281,961.54/512,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,276.92

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