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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,973.81, 720,311.61 and 307,127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,973.81, 720,311.61 and 307,127.79 is: 423,829.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,973.81 : 720,311.61 = 307,127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,973.81/720,311.61 = 307,127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,973.81x = 720,311.61 × 307,127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,973.81x = 221,227,712,890.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,227,712,890.64/521,973.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,829.14

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