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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,927.36, 714,753.12 and 291,580.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,927.36, 714,753.12 and 291,580.96 is: 402,389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,927.36 : 714,753.12 = 291,580.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,927.36/714,753.12 = 291,580.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,927.36x = 714,753.12 × 291,580.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,927.36x = 208,408,400,892.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,408,400,892.60/517,927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,389.25

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