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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,631.08, 786,628.99 and 310,538.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,631.08, 786,628.99 and 310,538.76 is: 466,509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,631.08 : 786,628.99 = 310,538.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,631.08/786,628.99 = 310,538.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,631.08x = 786,628.99 × 310,538.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,631.08x = 244,278,789,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,278,789,591.68/523,631.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,509.34

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