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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,021.48, 714,872.10 and 291,670.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,021.48, 714,872.10 and 291,670.76 is: 402,507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,021.48 : 714,872.10 = 291,670.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,021.48/714,872.10 = 291,670.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,021.48x = 714,872.10 × 291,670.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,021.48x = 208,507,288,709.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,507,288,709.80/518,021.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,507.03

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