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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,366.59, 715,259.19 and 288,873.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,366.59, 715,259.19 and 288,873.57 is: 398,597.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,366.59 : 715,259.19 = 288,873.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,366.59/715,259.19 = 288,873.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,366.59x = 715,259.19 × 288,873.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,366.59x = 206,619,479,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,619,479,456.11/518,366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,597.22

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