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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,291.22, 715,266.18 and 303,500.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,291.22, 715,266.18 and 303,500.46 is: 418,844.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,291.22 : 715,266.18 = 303,500.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,291.22/715,266.18 = 303,500.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,291.22x = 715,266.18 × 303,500.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,291.22x = 217,083,614,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,083,614,652.44/518,291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,844.86

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