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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,203.68, 715,172.08 and 303,330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,203.68, 715,172.08 and 303,330.72 is: 418,626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,203.68 : 715,172.08 = 303,330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,203.68/715,172.08 = 303,330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,203.68x = 715,172.08 × 303,330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,203.68x = 216,933,661,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,933,661,950.30/518,203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,626.25

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