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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,702.70, 778,970.85 and 295,170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,702.70, 778,970.85 and 295,170.70 is: 442,424.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,702.70 : 778,970.85 = 295,170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,702.70/778,970.85 = 295,170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,702.70x = 778,970.85 × 295,170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,702.70x = 229,929,371,074.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,929,371,074.10/519,702.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,424.82

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