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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,035.89, 714,699.92 and 313,939.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,035.89, 714,699.92 and 313,939.59 is: 433,121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,035.89 : 714,699.92 = 313,939.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,035.89/714,699.92 = 313,939.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,035.89x = 714,699.92 × 313,939.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,035.89x = 224,372,599,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,372,599,857.83/518,035.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,121.73

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