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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,522.34, 715,567.17 and 300,781.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,522.34, 715,567.17 and 300,781.44 is: 415,082.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,522.34 : 715,567.17 = 300,781.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,522.34/715,567.17 = 300,781.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,522.34x = 715,567.17 × 300,781.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,522.34x = 215,229,323,809.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,229,323,809.33/518,522.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,082.07

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