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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,038.61, 714,882.49 and 288,595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,038.61, 714,882.49 and 288,595.58 is: 398,255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,038.61 : 714,882.49 = 288,595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,038.61/714,882.49 = 288,595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,038.61x = 714,882.49 × 288,595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,038.61x = 206,311,927,899.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,311,927,899.11/518,038.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,255.89

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