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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,901.63, 719,728.34 and 340,555.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,901.63, 719,728.34 and 340,555.59 is: 469,643.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,901.63 : 719,728.34 = 340,555.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,901.63/719,728.34 = 340,555.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,901.63x = 719,728.34 × 340,555.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,901.63x = 245,107,507,765.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,107,507,765.64/521,901.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,643.12

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