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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,843.58, 720,131.96 and 306,997.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,843.58, 720,131.96 and 306,997.48 is: 423,649.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,843.58 : 720,131.96 = 306,997.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,843.58/720,131.96 = 306,997.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,843.58x = 720,131.96 × 306,997.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,843.58x = 221,078,696,987.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,078,696,987.46/521,843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,649.36

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