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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,346.73, 718,299.81 and 316,463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,346.73, 718,299.81 and 316,463.13 is: 436,853.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,346.73 : 718,299.81 = 316,463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,346.73/718,299.81 = 316,463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,346.73x = 718,299.81 × 316,463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,346.73x = 227,315,406,151.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,315,406,151.01/520,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,853.72

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