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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,827.95, 715,860.50 and 314,874.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,827.95, 715,860.50 and 314,874.27 is: 434,452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,827.95 : 715,860.50 = 314,874.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,827.95/715,860.50 = 314,874.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,827.95x = 715,860.50 × 314,874.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,827.95x = 225,406,050,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,406,050,784.96/518,827.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,452.41

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