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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,317.17, 715,033.13 and 303,324.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,317.17, 715,033.13 and 303,324.13 is: 418,444.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,317.17 : 715,033.13 = 303,324.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,317.17/715,033.13 = 303,324.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,317.17x = 715,033.13 × 303,324.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,317.17x = 216,886,802,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,886,802,078.43/518,317.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,444.18

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