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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,038, 713,614.72 and 335,495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,038, 713,614.72 and 335,495.04 is: 463,049.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,038 : 713,614.72 = 335,495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,038/713,614.72 = 335,495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,038x = 713,614.72 × 335,495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,038x = 239,414,199,030.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,414,199,030.99/517,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,049.52

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