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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,049.72, 716,237.94 and 301,224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,049.72, 716,237.94 and 301,224.52 is: 415,660.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,049.72 : 716,237.94 = 301,224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,049.72/716,237.94 = 301,224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,049.72x = 716,237.94 × 301,224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,049.72x = 215,748,429,682.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,748,429,682.29/519,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,660.43

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