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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,357.48, 715,336.64 and 288,929.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,357.48, 715,336.64 and 288,929.32 is: 398,724.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,357.48 : 715,336.64 = 288,929.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,357.48/715,336.64 = 288,929.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,357.48x = 715,336.64 × 288,929.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,357.48x = 206,681,728,966.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,681,728,966.29/518,357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,724.31

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