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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,980.69, 717,578.10 and 305,124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,980.69, 717,578.10 and 305,124.34 is: 421,074.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,980.69 : 717,578.10 = 305,124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,980.69/717,578.10 = 305,124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,980.69x = 717,578.10 × 305,124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,980.69x = 218,950,544,160.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,950,544,160.95/519,980.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,074.38

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