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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,762.43, 717,283.83 and 305,057.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,762.43, 717,283.83 and 305,057.35 is: 420,986.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,762.43 : 717,283.83 = 305,057.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,762.43/717,283.83 = 305,057.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,762.43x = 717,283.83 × 305,057.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,762.43x = 218,812,704,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,812,704,377.65/519,762.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,986.00

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