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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,249.20, 714,252.42 and 381,518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,249.20, 714,252.42 and 381,518.40 is: 526,826.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,249.20 : 714,252.42 = 381,518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,249.20/714,252.42 = 381,518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,249.20x = 714,252.42 × 381,518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,249.20x = 272,500,440,474.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,500,440,474.53/517,249.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,826.22

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