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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,700.51, 715,864.64 and 304,022.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,700.51, 715,864.64 and 304,022.16 is: 419,584.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,700.51 : 715,864.64 = 304,022.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,700.51/715,864.64 = 304,022.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,700.51x = 715,864.64 × 304,022.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,700.51x = 217,638,712,600.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,638,712,600.31/518,700.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,584.54

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