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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,018.68, 714,898.80 and 314,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,018.68, 714,898.80 and 314,089.12 is: 433,463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,018.68 : 714,898.80 = 314,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,018.68/714,898.80 = 314,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,018.68x = 714,898.80 × 314,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,018.68x = 224,541,934,981.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,541,934,981.06/518,018.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,463.01

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