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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,080.08, 706,797 and 311,044.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,080.08, 706,797 and 311,044.56 is: 429,318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,080.08 : 706,797 = 311,044.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,080.08/706,797 = 311,044.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,080.08x = 706,797 × 311,044.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,080.08x = 219,845,361,874.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,845,361,874.32/512,080.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,318.32

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