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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,952.41, 716,205.73 and 314,987.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,952.41, 716,205.73 and 314,987.33 is: 434,713.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,952.41 : 716,205.73 = 314,987.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,952.41/716,205.73 = 314,987.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,952.41x = 716,205.73 × 314,987.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,952.41x = 225,595,726,254.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,595,726,254.90/518,952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,713.71

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