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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,170.38, 715,076.58 and 300,421.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,170.38, 715,076.58 and 300,421.37 is: 414,582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,170.38 : 715,076.58 = 300,421.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,170.38/715,076.58 = 300,421.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,170.38x = 715,076.58 × 300,421.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,170.38x = 214,824,285,818.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,824,285,818.52/518,170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,582.33

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