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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,730.76, 716,027.04 and 303,940.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,730.76, 716,027.04 and 303,940.36 is: 419,542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,730.76 : 716,027.04 = 303,940.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,730.76/716,027.04 = 303,940.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,730.76x = 716,027.04 × 303,940.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,730.76x = 217,629,516,307.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,629,516,307.33/518,730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,542.34

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