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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,206.30, 706,514.79 and 311,002.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,206.30, 706,514.79 and 311,002.30 is: 428,982.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,206.30 : 706,514.79 = 311,002.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,206.30/706,514.79 = 311,002.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,206.30x = 706,514.79 × 311,002.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,206.30x = 219,727,724,674.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,727,724,674.02/512,206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,982.86

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