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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,196.68, 715,162.42 and 303,323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,196.68, 715,162.42 and 303,323.72 is: 418,616.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,196.68 : 715,162.42 = 303,323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,196.68/715,162.42 = 303,323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,196.68x = 715,162.42 × 303,323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,196.68x = 216,925,725,638.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,925,725,638.60/518,196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,616.59

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