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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,226.62, 715,210.64 and 288,804.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,226.62, 715,210.64 and 288,804.86 is: 398,582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,226.62 : 715,210.64 = 288,804.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,226.62/715,210.64 = 288,804.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,226.62x = 715,210.64 × 288,804.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,226.62x = 206,556,308,755.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,556,308,755.71/518,226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,582.98

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