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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,706.68, 717,413.99 and 315,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,706.68, 717,413.99 and 315,823.20 is: 435,968.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,706.68 : 717,413.99 = 315,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,706.68/717,413.99 = 315,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,706.68x = 717,413.99 × 315,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,706.68x = 226,575,982,046.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,575,982,046.57/519,706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,968.96

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