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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,038.27, 714,703.20 and 313,941.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,038.27, 714,703.20 and 313,941.96 is: 433,125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,038.27 : 714,703.20 = 313,941.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,038.27/714,703.20 = 313,941.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,038.27x = 714,703.20 × 313,941.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,038.27x = 224,375,322,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,375,322,248.99/518,038.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,125.00

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