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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,262.03, 715,191.89 and 288,814.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,262.03, 715,191.89 and 288,814.28 is: 398,558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,262.03 : 715,191.89 = 288,814.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,262.03/715,191.89 = 288,814.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,262.03x = 715,191.89 × 288,814.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,262.03x = 206,557,625,752.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,557,625,752.16/518,262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,558.28

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