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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,382.92, 718,248.45 and 338,778.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,382.92, 718,248.45 and 338,778.63 is: 467,592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,382.92 : 718,248.45 = 338,778.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,382.92/718,248.45 = 338,778.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,382.92x = 718,248.45 × 338,778.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,382.92x = 243,327,225,890.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,327,225,890.62/520,382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,592.64

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