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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,244.77, 713,790.93 and 290,890.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,244.77, 713,790.93 and 290,890.27 is: 401,424.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,244.77 : 713,790.93 = 290,890.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,244.77/713,790.93 = 290,890.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,244.77x = 713,790.93 × 290,890.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,244.77x = 207,634,836,351.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,634,836,351.25/517,244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,424.72

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