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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,726.03, 718,312.53 and 302,910.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,726.03, 718,312.53 and 302,910.20 is: 417,847.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,726.03 : 718,312.53 = 302,910.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,726.03/718,312.53 = 302,910.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,726.03x = 718,312.53 × 302,910.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,726.03x = 217,584,192,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,584,192,124.81/520,726.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,847.73

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