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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,533.20, 715,906.08 and 423,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,533.20, 715,906.08 and 423,266.40 is: 584,377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,533.20 : 715,906.08 = 423,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,533.20/715,906.08 = 423,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,533.20x = 715,906.08 × 423,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,533.20x = 303,018,989,219.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,018,989,219.71/518,533.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,377.22

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