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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,285.20, 714,989.16 and 303,293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,285.20, 714,989.16 and 303,293.36 is: 418,401.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,285.20 : 714,989.16 = 303,293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,285.20/714,989.16 = 303,293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,285.20x = 714,989.16 × 303,293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,285.20x = 216,851,464,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,851,464,699.98/518,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,401.81

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