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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,550.28, 717,098.92 and 304,759.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,550.28, 717,098.92 and 304,759.56 is: 420,638.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,550.28 : 717,098.92 = 304,759.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,550.28/717,098.92 = 304,759.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,550.28x = 717,098.92 × 304,759.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,550.28x = 218,542,751,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,542,751,335.68/519,550.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,638.31

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