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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,194.08, 715,104.72 and 291,912.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,194.08, 715,104.72 and 291,912.48 is: 402,837.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,194.08 : 715,104.72 = 291,912.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,194.08/715,104.72 = 291,912.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,194.08x = 715,104.72 × 291,912.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,194.08x = 208,747,992,274.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,747,992,274.91/518,194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,837.47

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