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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,988.72, 717,666.78 and 316,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,988.72, 717,666.78 and 316,103.60 is: 436,273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,988.72 : 717,666.78 = 316,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,988.72/717,666.78 = 316,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,988.72x = 717,666.78 × 316,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,988.72x = 226,857,052,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,857,052,458.01/519,988.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,273.02

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