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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,284.78, 713,618.52 and 373,817.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,284.78, 713,618.52 and 373,817.58 is: 515,698.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,284.78 : 713,618.52 = 373,817.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,284.78/713,618.52 = 373,817.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,284.78x = 713,618.52 × 373,817.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,284.78x = 266,763,148,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,763,148,189.58/517,284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,698.82

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