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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,616.49, 715,737.98 and 314,719.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,616.49, 715,737.98 and 314,719.29 is: 434,341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,616.49 : 715,737.98 = 314,719.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,616.49/715,737.98 = 314,719.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,616.49x = 715,737.98 × 314,719.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,616.49x = 225,256,549,678.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,256,549,678.43/518,616.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,341.28

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