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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,033.35, 714,875.25 and 288,590.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,033.35, 714,875.25 and 288,590.32 is: 398,248.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,033.35 : 714,875.25 = 288,590.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,033.35/714,875.25 = 288,590.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,033.35x = 714,875.25 × 288,590.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,033.35x = 206,306,079,133.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,306,079,133.39/518,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,248.64

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