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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,755.66, 717,222.27 and 301,928.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,755.66, 717,222.27 and 301,928.29 is: 416,637.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,755.66 : 717,222.27 = 301,928.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,755.66/717,222.27 = 301,928.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,755.66x = 717,222.27 × 301,928.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,755.66x = 216,549,693,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,549,693,531.02/519,755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,637.49

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