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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,251.06, 713,699.50 and 302,349.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,251.06, 713,699.50 and 302,349.55 is: 417,179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,251.06 : 713,699.50 = 302,349.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,251.06/713,699.50 = 302,349.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,251.06x = 713,699.50 × 302,349.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,251.06x = 215,786,722,660.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,786,722,660.23/517,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,179.86

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