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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,269.45, 715,236.19 and 303,478.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,269.45, 715,236.19 and 303,478.71 is: 418,814.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,269.45 : 715,236.19 = 303,478.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,269.45/715,236.19 = 303,478.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,269.45x = 715,236.19 × 303,478.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,269.45x = 217,058,955,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,058,955,527.82/518,269.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,814.88

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