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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,312.93, 715,329.93 and 288,891.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,312.93, 715,329.93 and 288,891.16 is: 398,702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,312.93 : 715,329.93 = 288,891.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,312.93/715,329.93 = 288,891.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,312.93x = 715,329.93 × 288,891.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,312.93x = 206,652,489,683.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,652,489,683.77/518,312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,702.17

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