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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,682.72, 714,395.32 and 299,921.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,682.72, 714,395.32 and 299,921.08 is: 413,887.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,682.72 : 714,395.32 = 299,921.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,682.72/714,395.32 = 299,921.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,682.72x = 714,395.32 × 299,921.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,682.72x = 214,262,216,671.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,262,216,671.15/517,682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,887.13

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