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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,205, 715,301.88 and 303,414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,205, 715,301.88 and 303,414.12 is: 418,816.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,205 : 715,301.88 = 303,414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,205/715,301.88 = 303,414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,205x = 715,301.88 × 303,414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,205x = 217,032,690,454.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,032,690,454.55/518,205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,816.28

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