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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,787.38, 715,804.70 and 314,833.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,787.38, 715,804.70 and 314,833.70 is: 434,396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,787.38 : 715,804.70 = 314,833.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,787.38/715,804.70 = 314,833.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,787.38x = 715,804.70 × 314,833.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,787.38x = 225,359,442,393.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,359,442,393.73/518,787.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,396.54

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