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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,182.47, 715,072.93 and 288,727.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,182.47, 715,072.93 and 288,727.90 is: 398,433.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,182.47 : 715,072.93 = 288,727.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,182.47/715,072.93 = 288,727.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,182.47x = 715,072.93 × 288,727.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,182.47x = 206,461,505,425.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,461,505,425.75/518,182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,433.98

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