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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,421.70, 715,177.47 and 303,428.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,421.70, 715,177.47 and 303,428.62 is: 418,588.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,421.70 : 715,177.47 = 303,428.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,421.70/715,177.47 = 303,428.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,421.70x = 715,177.47 × 303,428.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,421.70x = 217,005,312,777.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,005,312,777.19/518,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,588.41

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