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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,264.70, 778,897.05 and 294,538.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,264.70, 778,897.05 and 294,538.30 is: 441,807.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,264.70 : 778,897.05 = 294,538.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,264.70/778,897.05 = 294,538.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,264.70x = 778,897.05 × 294,538.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,264.70x = 229,415,012,982.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,415,012,982.02/519,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,807.45

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