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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,277.52, 718,074.36 and 302,553.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,277.52, 718,074.36 and 302,553.66 is: 417,577.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,277.52 : 718,074.36 = 302,553.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,277.52/718,074.36 = 302,553.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,277.52x = 718,074.36 × 302,553.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,277.52x = 217,256,025,770.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,256,025,770.16/520,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,577.19

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