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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,525.64, 719,680.48 and 320,282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,525.64, 719,680.48 and 320,282.76 is: 441,974.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,525.64 : 719,680.48 = 320,282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,525.64/719,680.48 = 320,282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,525.64x = 719,680.48 × 320,282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,525.64x = 230,501,250,452.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,501,250,452.53/521,525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,974.92

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