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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,379.78, 718,245.43 and 338,776.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,379.78, 718,245.43 and 338,776.97 is: 467,591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,379.78 : 718,245.43 = 338,776.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,379.78/718,245.43 = 338,776.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,379.78x = 718,245.43 × 338,776.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,379.78x = 243,325,006,053.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,325,006,053.58/520,379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,591.21

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