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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,751.41, 715,931.99 and 304,071.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,751.41, 715,931.99 and 304,071.85 is: 419,651.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,751.41 : 715,931.99 = 304,071.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,751.41/715,931.99 = 304,071.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,751.41x = 715,931.99 × 304,071.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,751.41x = 217,694,763,643.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,694,763,643.83/518,751.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,651.41

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