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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,567.32, 718,302.42 and 305,687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,567.32, 718,302.42 and 305,687.28 is: 421,801.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,567.32 : 718,302.42 = 305,687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,567.32/718,302.42 = 305,687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,567.32x = 718,302.42 × 305,687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,567.32x = 219,575,912,987.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,575,912,987.22/520,567.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,801.19

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