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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,993.82, 716,283 and 304,219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,993.82, 716,283 and 304,219.62 is: 419,865.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,993.82 : 716,283 = 304,219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,993.82/716,283 = 304,219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,993.82x = 716,283 × 304,219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,993.82x = 217,907,342,072.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,907,342,072.46/518,993.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,865.00

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