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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,292.58, 715,216.17 and 291,923.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,292.58, 715,216.17 and 291,923.50 is: 402,838.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,292.58 : 715,216.17 = 291,923.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,292.58/715,216.17 = 291,923.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,292.58x = 715,216.17 × 291,923.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,292.58x = 208,788,407,603.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,788,407,603.00/518,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,838.89

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