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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,394.06, 715,297.23 and 288,901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,394.06, 715,297.23 and 288,901.26 is: 398,635.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,394.06 : 715,297.23 = 288,901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,394.06/715,297.23 = 288,901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,394.06x = 715,297.23 × 288,901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,394.06x = 206,650,271,021.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,650,271,021.51/518,394.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,635.49

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