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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,993.97, 708,385.62 and 319,731.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,993.97, 708,385.62 and 319,731.53 is: 441,512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,993.97 : 708,385.62 = 319,731.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,993.97/708,385.62 = 319,731.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,993.97x = 708,385.62 × 319,731.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,993.97x = 226,493,214,570.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,493,214,570.67/512,993.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,512.43

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