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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,286.76, 717,981.06 and 305,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,286.76, 717,981.06 and 305,423.40 is: 421,475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,286.76 : 717,981.06 = 305,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,286.76/717,981.06 = 305,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,286.76x = 717,981.06 × 305,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,286.76x = 219,288,216,480.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,288,216,480.80/520,286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,475.68

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