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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,291.89, 717,002.43 and 335,639.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,291.89, 717,002.43 and 335,639.13 is: 463,427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,291.89 : 717,002.43 = 335,639.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,291.89/717,002.43 = 335,639.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,291.89x = 717,002.43 × 335,639.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,291.89x = 240,654,070,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,654,070,859.68/519,291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,427.37

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