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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,257.80, 713,708.78 and 302,356.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,257.80, 713,708.78 and 302,356.29 is: 417,189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,257.80 : 713,708.78 = 302,356.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,257.80/713,708.78 = 302,356.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,257.80x = 713,708.78 × 302,356.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,257.80x = 215,794,338,861.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,794,338,861.23/517,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,189.14

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