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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,279.76, 717,971.40 and 305,416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,279.76, 717,971.40 and 305,416.40 is: 421,466.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,279.76 : 717,971.40 = 305,416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,279.76/717,971.40 = 305,416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,279.76x = 717,971.40 × 305,416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,279.76x = 219,280,240,290.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,280,240,290.96/520,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,466.02

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