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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,307.80, 708,031 and 329,255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,307.80, 708,031 and 329,255.08 is: 454,157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,307.80 : 708,031 = 329,255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,307.80/708,031 = 329,255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,307.80x = 708,031 × 329,255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,307.80x = 233,122,803,547.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,122,803,547.48/513,307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,157.92

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