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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,783.86, 717,307.72 and 304,927.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,783.86, 717,307.72 and 304,927.58 is: 420,803.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,783.86 : 717,307.72 = 304,927.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,783.86/717,307.72 = 304,927.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,783.86x = 717,307.72 × 304,927.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,783.86x = 218,726,907,174.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,726,907,174.92/519,783.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,803.58

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