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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,973.24, 716,018.22 and 304,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,973.24, 716,018.22 and 304,044.60 is: 419,484.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,973.24 : 716,018.22 = 304,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,973.24/716,018.22 = 304,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,973.24x = 716,018.22 × 304,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,973.24x = 217,701,473,292.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,701,473,292.61/518,973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,484.97

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