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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,929.34, 717,379.51 and 302,008.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,929.34, 717,379.51 and 302,008.56 is: 416,700.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,929.34 : 717,379.51 = 302,008.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,929.34/717,379.51 = 302,008.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,929.34x = 717,379.51 × 302,008.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,929.34x = 216,654,754,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,654,754,723.76/519,929.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,700.38

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