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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,270.21, 715,237.23 and 303,479.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,270.21, 715,237.23 and 303,479.46 is: 418,815.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,270.21 : 715,237.23 = 303,479.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,270.21/715,237.23 = 303,479.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,270.21x = 715,237.23 × 303,479.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,270.21x = 217,059,808,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,059,808,332.30/518,270.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,815.91

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