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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,959.70, 779,939.55 and 295,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,959.70, 779,939.55 and 295,233.30 is: 442,849.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,959.70 : 779,939.55 = 295,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,959.70/779,939.55 = 295,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,959.70x = 779,939.55 × 295,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,959.70x = 230,264,127,147.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,264,127,147.02/519,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,849.95

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