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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,009.60, 778,514.40 and 297,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,009.60, 778,514.40 and 297,211.20 is: 445,816.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,009.60 : 778,514.40 = 297,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,009.60/778,514.40 = 297,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,009.60x = 778,514.40 × 297,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,009.60x = 231,383,199,041.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,383,199,041.28/519,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,816.80

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