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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,789.61, 717,315.66 and 304,933.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,789.61, 717,315.66 and 304,933.33 is: 420,811.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,789.61 : 717,315.66 = 304,933.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,789.61/717,315.66 = 304,933.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,789.61x = 717,315.66 × 304,933.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,789.61x = 218,733,452,864.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,733,452,864.95/519,789.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,811.51

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