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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,679.04, 714,278.88 and 291,241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,679.04, 714,278.88 and 291,241.92 is: 401,847.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,679.04 : 714,278.88 = 291,241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,679.04/714,278.88 = 291,241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,679.04x = 714,278.88 × 291,241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,679.04x = 208,027,952,426.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,027,952,426.65/517,679.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,847.35

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