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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,723.03, 718,308.40 and 302,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,723.03, 718,308.40 and 302,907.20 is: 417,843.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,723.03 : 718,308.40 = 302,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,723.03/718,308.40 = 302,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,723.03x = 718,308.40 × 302,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,723.03x = 217,580,784,665.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,580,784,665.94/520,723.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,843.60

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