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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,068.70, 783,103.05 and 312,116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,068.70, 783,103.05 and 312,116.70 is: 468,175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,068.70 : 783,103.05 = 312,116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,068.70/783,103.05 = 312,116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,068.70x = 783,103.05 × 312,116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,068.70x = 244,419,539,725.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,419,539,725.94/522,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,175.05

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