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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,728.74, 716,024.28 and 303,938.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,728.74, 716,024.28 and 303,938.34 is: 419,539.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,728.74 : 716,024.28 = 303,938.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,728.74/716,024.28 = 303,938.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,728.74x = 716,024.28 × 303,938.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,728.74x = 217,627,231,062.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,627,231,062.90/518,728.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,539.57

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