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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,270.45, 715,237.57 and 303,479.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,270.45, 715,237.57 and 303,479.71 is: 418,816.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,270.45 : 715,237.57 = 303,479.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,270.45/715,237.57 = 303,479.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,270.45x = 715,237.57 × 303,479.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,270.45x = 217,060,090,324.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,060,090,324.71/518,270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,816.26

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