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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,382.72, 715,281.42 and 288,889.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,382.72, 715,281.42 and 288,889.74 is: 398,619.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,382.72 : 715,281.42 = 288,889.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,382.72/715,281.42 = 288,889.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,382.72x = 715,281.42 × 288,889.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,382.72x = 206,637,463,450.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,637,463,450.63/518,382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,619.51

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