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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,409.36, 715,420.08 and 303,529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,409.36, 715,420.08 and 303,529.32 is: 418,879.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,409.36 : 715,420.08 = 303,529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,409.36/715,420.08 = 303,529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,409.36x = 715,420.08 × 303,529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,409.36x = 217,150,970,396.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,150,970,396.75/518,409.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,879.34

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