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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,273.08, 715,224.82 and 288,824.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,273.08, 715,224.82 and 288,824.12 is: 398,581.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,273.08 : 715,224.82 = 288,824.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,273.08/715,224.82 = 288,824.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,273.08x = 715,224.82 × 288,824.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,273.08x = 206,574,179,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,574,179,238.66/518,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,581.73

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