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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,030.09, 717,862.50 and 316,146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,030.09, 717,862.50 and 316,146.12 is: 436,415.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,030.09 : 717,862.50 = 316,146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,030.09/717,862.50 = 316,146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,030.09x = 717,862.50 × 316,146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,030.09x = 226,949,444,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,949,444,068.50/520,030.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,415.99

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