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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,731.76, 716,028.42 and 303,941.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,731.76, 716,028.42 and 303,941.36 is: 419,543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,731.76 : 716,028.42 = 303,941.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,731.76/716,028.42 = 303,941.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,731.76x = 716,028.42 × 303,941.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,731.76x = 217,630,651,773.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,630,651,773.45/518,731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,543.72

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