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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,061.32, 716,321.70 and 301,253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,061.32, 716,321.70 and 301,253.54 is: 415,739.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,061.32 : 716,321.70 = 301,253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,061.32/716,321.70 = 301,253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,061.32x = 716,321.70 × 301,253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,061.32x = 215,794,444,322.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,794,444,322.21/519,061.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,739.79

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