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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,783.61, 717,307.37 and 304,927.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,783.61, 717,307.37 and 304,927.33 is: 420,803.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,783.61 : 717,307.37 = 304,927.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,783.61/717,307.37 = 304,927.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,783.61x = 717,307.37 × 304,927.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,783.61x = 218,726,621,123.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,726,621,123.42/519,783.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,803.23

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