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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,805.46, 718,765.11 and 316,870.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,805.46, 718,765.11 and 316,870.86 is: 437,314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,805.46 : 718,765.11 = 316,870.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,805.46/718,765.11 = 316,870.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,805.46x = 718,765.11 × 316,870.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,805.46x = 227,755,718,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,755,718,543.70/520,805.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,314.38

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