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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,302.08, 715,240.80 and 291,942.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,302.08, 715,240.80 and 291,942.72 is: 402,871.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,302.08 : 715,240.80 = 291,942.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,302.08/715,240.80 = 291,942.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,302.08x = 715,240.80 × 291,942.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,302.08x = 208,809,344,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,809,344,606.98/518,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,871.90

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