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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,306.08, 715,246.32 and 291,946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,306.08, 715,246.32 and 291,946.72 is: 402,877.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,306.08 : 715,246.32 = 291,946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,306.08/715,246.32 = 291,946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,306.08x = 715,246.32 × 291,946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,306.08x = 208,813,817,116.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,813,817,116.07/518,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,877.42

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