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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,259.99, 713,711.79 and 302,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,259.99, 713,711.79 and 302,358.48 is: 417,192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,259.99 : 713,711.79 = 302,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,259.99/713,711.79 = 302,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,259.99x = 713,711.79 × 302,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,259.99x = 215,796,811,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,796,811,982.48/517,259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,192.16

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