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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,788.61, 717,314.28 and 304,932.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,788.61, 717,314.28 and 304,932.33 is: 420,810.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,788.61 : 717,314.28 = 304,932.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,788.61/717,314.28 = 304,932.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,788.61x = 717,314.28 × 304,932.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,788.61x = 218,732,314,742.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,732,314,742.67/519,788.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,810.13

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