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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,866.74, 716,053.90 and 301,058.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,866.74, 716,053.90 and 301,058.95 is: 415,471.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,866.74 : 716,053.90 = 301,058.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,866.74/716,053.90 = 301,058.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,866.74x = 716,053.90 × 301,058.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,866.74x = 215,574,435,277.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,574,435,277.41/518,866.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,471.68

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