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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,754.82, 717,273.42 and 305,049.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,754.82, 717,273.42 and 305,049.74 is: 420,975.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,754.82 : 717,273.42 = 305,049.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,754.82/717,273.42 = 305,049.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,754.82x = 717,273.42 × 305,049.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,754.82x = 218,804,070,279.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,804,070,279.91/519,754.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,975.55

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