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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,511.18, 715,139.79 and 337,281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,511.18, 715,139.79 and 337,281.02 is: 465,183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,511.18 : 715,139.79 = 337,281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,511.18/715,139.79 = 337,281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,511.18x = 715,139.79 × 337,281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,511.18x = 241,203,074,238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,203,074,238.09/518,511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,183.94

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