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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,237, 715,346.04 and 303,446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,237, 715,346.04 and 303,446.12 is: 418,860.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,237 : 715,346.04 = 303,446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,237/715,346.04 = 303,446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,237x = 715,346.04 × 303,446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,237x = 217,068,980,295.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,068,980,295.37/518,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,860.44

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