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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,303.88, 715,438.44 and 303,513.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,303.88, 715,438.44 and 303,513.12 is: 418,952.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,303.88 : 715,438.44 = 303,513.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,303.88/715,438.44 = 303,513.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,303.88x = 715,438.44 × 303,513.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,303.88x = 217,144,953,092.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,144,953,092.33/518,303.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,952.98

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