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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,961.12, 716,235.66 and 304,186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,961.12, 716,235.66 and 304,186.92 is: 419,818.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,961.12 : 716,235.66 = 304,186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,961.12/716,235.66 = 304,186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,961.12x = 716,235.66 × 304,186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,961.12x = 217,869,519,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,869,519,409.57/518,961.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,818.58

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