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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,812.70, 779,832.45 and 295,280.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,812.70, 779,832.45 and 295,280.70 is: 442,985.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,812.70 : 779,832.45 = 295,280.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,812.70/779,832.45 = 295,280.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,812.70x = 779,832.45 × 295,280.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,812.70x = 230,269,471,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,269,471,718.72/519,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,985.47

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