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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,689.91, 718,704.83 and 302,949.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,689.91, 718,704.83 and 302,949.80 is: 418,159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,689.91 : 718,704.83 = 302,949.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,689.91/718,704.83 = 302,949.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,689.91x = 718,704.83 × 302,949.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,689.91x = 217,731,485,264.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,731,485,264.91/520,689.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,159.60

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