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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,219.88, 718,653.06 and 440,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,219.88, 718,653.06 and 440,505 is: 607,364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,219.88 : 718,653.06 = 440,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,219.88/718,653.06 = 440,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,219.88x = 718,653.06 × 440,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,219.88x = 316,570,266,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,570,266,195.30/521,219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,364.14

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