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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,905.70, 717,435.63 and 302,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,905.70, 717,435.63 and 302,095.08 is: 416,871.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,905.70 : 717,435.63 = 302,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,905.70/717,435.63 = 302,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,905.70x = 717,435.63 × 302,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,905.70x = 216,733,774,039.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,733,774,039.70/519,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,871.32

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