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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,230.13, 715,179.78 and 288,787.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,230.13, 715,179.78 and 288,787.73 is: 398,539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,230.13 : 715,179.78 = 288,787.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,230.13/715,179.78 = 288,787.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,230.13x = 715,179.78 × 288,787.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,230.13x = 206,535,141,632.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,535,141,632.20/518,230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,539.44

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