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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,794.07, 714,553.56 and 288,354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,794.07, 714,553.56 and 288,354.08 is: 397,927.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,794.07 : 714,553.56 = 288,354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,794.07/714,553.56 = 288,354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,794.07x = 714,553.56 × 288,354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,794.07x = 206,044,434,404.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,044,434,404.53/517,794.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,927.37

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