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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,811.46, 718,773.42 and 316,876.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,811.46, 718,773.42 and 316,876.86 is: 437,322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,811.46 : 718,773.42 = 316,876.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,811.46/718,773.42 = 316,876.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,811.46x = 718,773.42 × 316,876.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,811.46x = 227,762,664,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,762,664,381.06/520,811.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,322.68

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