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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,289.20, 714,994.68 and 303,297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,289.20, 714,994.68 and 303,297.36 is: 418,407.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,289.20 : 714,994.68 = 303,297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,289.20/714,994.68 = 303,297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,289.20x = 714,994.68 × 303,297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,289.20x = 216,855,998,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,855,998,858.05/518,289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,407.33

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