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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,773.36, 714,355.99 and 302,761.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,773.36, 714,355.99 and 302,761.19 is: 417,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,773.36 : 714,355.99 = 302,761.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,773.36/714,355.99 = 302,761.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,773.36x = 714,355.99 × 302,761.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,773.36x = 216,279,266,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,279,266,044.25/517,773.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,710.30

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