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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,342.19, 715,319.39 and 288,893.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,342.19, 715,319.39 and 288,893.09 is: 398,676.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,342.19 : 715,319.39 = 288,893.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,342.19/715,319.39 = 288,893.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,342.19x = 715,319.39 × 288,893.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,342.19x = 206,650,823,892.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,650,823,892.95/518,342.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,676.45

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