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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,297.44, 718,126.20 and 316,305.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,297.44, 718,126.20 and 316,305.11 is: 436,571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,297.44 : 718,126.20 = 316,305.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,297.44/718,126.20 = 316,305.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,297.44x = 718,126.20 × 316,305.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,297.44x = 227,146,983,094.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,146,983,094.25/520,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,571.40

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