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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,604.13, 718,486.70 and 316,669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,604.13, 718,486.70 and 316,669.12 is: 437,035.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,604.13 : 718,486.70 = 316,669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,604.13/718,486.70 = 316,669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,604.13x = 718,486.70 × 316,669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,604.13x = 227,522,551,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,522,551,020.70/520,604.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,035.62

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