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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,484.73, 714,128.84 and 288,037.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,484.73, 714,128.84 and 288,037.08 is: 397,491.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,484.73 : 714,128.84 = 288,037.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,484.73/714,128.84 = 288,037.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,484.73x = 714,128.84 × 288,037.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,484.73x = 205,695,584,377.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,695,584,377.20/517,484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,491.12

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