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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,727.70, 771,832.35 and 304,430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,727.70, 771,832.35 and 304,430.10 is: 456,491.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,727.70 : 771,832.35 = 304,430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,727.70/771,832.35 = 304,430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,727.70x = 771,832.35 × 304,430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,727.70x = 234,968,999,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,968,999,493.74/514,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,491.85

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