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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,761.43, 717,282.45 and 305,056.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,761.43, 717,282.45 and 305,056.35 is: 420,984.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,761.43 : 717,282.45 = 305,056.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,761.43/717,282.45 = 305,056.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,761.43x = 717,282.45 × 305,056.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,761.43x = 218,811,566,116.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,811,566,116.06/519,761.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,984.62

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