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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,724.03, 718,309.77 and 302,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,724.03, 718,309.77 and 302,908.20 is: 417,844.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,724.03 : 718,309.77 = 302,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,724.03/718,309.77 = 302,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,724.03x = 718,309.77 × 302,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,724.03x = 217,581,919,473.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,581,919,473.11/520,724.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,844.98

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