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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,023.79, 714,862.06 and 288,580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,023.79, 714,862.06 and 288,580.76 is: 398,235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,023.79 : 714,862.06 = 288,580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,023.79/714,862.06 = 288,580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,023.79x = 714,862.06 × 288,580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,023.79x = 206,295,434,954.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,295,434,954.94/518,023.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,235.45

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