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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,521.64, 719,674.96 and 320,278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,521.64, 719,674.96 and 320,278.76 is: 441,969.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,521.64 : 719,674.96 = 320,278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,521.64/719,674.96 = 320,278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,521.64x = 719,674.96 × 320,278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,521.64x = 230,496,603,791.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,496,603,791.85/521,521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,969.40

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