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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,026.59, 714,927.87 and 303,153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,026.59, 714,927.87 and 303,153.84 is: 418,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,026.59 : 714,927.87 = 303,153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,026.59/714,927.87 = 303,153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,026.59x = 714,927.87 × 303,153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,026.59x = 216,733,129,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,733,129,113.52/518,026.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,382.25

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