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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,347.17, 715,322.42 and 288,919.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,347.17, 715,322.42 and 288,919.02 is: 398,710.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,347.17 : 715,322.42 = 288,919.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,347.17/715,322.42 = 288,919.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,347.17x = 715,322.42 × 288,919.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,347.17x = 206,670,252,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,670,252,570.43/518,347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,710.10

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