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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,211.60, 715,115.16 and 317,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,211.60, 715,115.16 and 317,007.60 is: 437,460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,211.60 : 715,115.16 = 317,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,211.60/715,115.16 = 317,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,211.60x = 715,115.16 × 317,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,211.60x = 226,696,940,595.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,696,940,595.22/518,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,460.18

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