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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,998.74, 777,109.28 and 293,466.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,998.74, 777,109.28 and 293,466.74 is: 440,263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,998.74 : 777,109.28 = 293,466.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,998.74/777,109.28 = 293,466.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,998.74x = 777,109.28 × 293,466.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,998.74x = 228,055,721,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,055,721,672.47/517,998.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,263.09

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