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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,995.08, 558,520.98 and 303,218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,995.08, 558,520.98 and 303,218.12 is: 419,197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,995.08 : 558,520.98 = 303,218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,995.08/558,520.98 = 303,218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,995.08x = 558,520.98 × 303,218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,995.08x = 169,353,681,536.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,353,681,536.16/403,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,197.39

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