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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,075.58, 706,790.79 and 311,040.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,075.58, 706,790.79 and 311,040.06 is: 429,312.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,075.58 : 706,790.79 = 311,040.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,075.58/706,790.79 = 311,040.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,075.58x = 706,790.79 × 311,040.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,075.58x = 219,840,249,729.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,840,249,729.05/512,075.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,312.11

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