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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,973.56, 720,311.27 and 307,127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,973.56, 720,311.27 and 307,127.54 is: 423,828.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,973.56 : 720,311.27 = 307,127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,973.56/720,311.27 = 307,127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,973.56x = 720,311.27 × 307,127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,973.56x = 221,227,428,654.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,227,428,654.52/521,973.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,828.80

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