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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,338.72, 718,288.77 and 316,455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,338.72, 718,288.77 and 316,455.12 is: 436,842.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,338.72 : 718,288.77 = 316,455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,338.72/718,288.77 = 316,455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,338.72x = 718,288.77 × 316,455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,338.72x = 227,306,159,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,306,159,118.45/520,338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,842.68

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