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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,481.19, 717,003.39 and 304,690.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,481.19, 717,003.39 and 304,690.45 is: 420,542.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,481.19 : 717,003.39 = 304,690.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,481.19/717,003.39 = 304,690.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,481.19x = 717,003.39 × 304,690.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,481.19x = 218,464,085,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,464,085,550.63/519,481.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,542.82

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