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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,162.82, 715,116.51 and 303,290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,162.82, 715,116.51 and 303,290.34 is: 418,571.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,162.82 : 715,116.51 = 303,290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,162.82/715,116.51 = 303,290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,162.82x = 715,116.51 × 303,290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,162.82x = 216,887,929,457.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,887,929,457.51/518,162.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,571.00

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