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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,268.70, 715,235.15 and 303,477.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,268.70, 715,235.15 and 303,477.96 is: 418,813.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,268.70 : 715,235.15 = 303,477.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,268.70/715,235.15 = 303,477.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,268.70x = 715,235.15 × 303,477.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,268.70x = 217,058,105,000.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,058,105,000.99/518,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,813.84

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