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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,886.70, 779,830.05 and 295,160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,886.70, 779,830.05 and 295,160.30 is: 442,740.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,886.70 : 779,830.05 = 295,160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,886.70/779,830.05 = 295,160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,886.70x = 779,830.05 × 295,160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,886.70x = 230,174,871,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,174,871,507.02/519,886.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,740.45

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