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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,245.70, 778,868.55 and 294,519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,245.70, 778,868.55 and 294,519.30 is: 441,778.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,245.70 : 778,868.55 = 294,519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,245.70/778,868.55 = 294,519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,245.70x = 778,868.55 × 294,519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,245.70x = 229,391,820,138.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,391,820,138.02/519,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,778.95

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