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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,812.60, 707,671.02 and 311,673.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,812.60, 707,671.02 and 311,673.40 is: 430,102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,812.60 : 707,671.02 = 311,673.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,812.60/707,671.02 = 311,673.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,812.60x = 707,671.02 × 311,673.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,812.60x = 220,562,232,884.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,562,232,884.87/512,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,102.99

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