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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,221.31, 716,591.12 and 301,383.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,221.31, 716,591.12 and 301,383.42 is: 415,947.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,221.31 : 716,591.12 = 301,383.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,221.31/716,591.12 = 301,383.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,221.31x = 716,591.12 × 301,383.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,221.31x = 215,968,680,980.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,968,680,980.31/519,221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,947.26

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