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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,899.98, 720,209.70 and 307,053.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,899.98, 720,209.70 and 307,053.87 is: 423,727.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,899.98 : 720,209.70 = 307,053.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,899.98/720,209.70 = 307,053.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,899.98x = 720,209.70 × 307,053.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,899.98x = 221,143,175,596.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,143,175,596.54/521,899.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,727.12

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