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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,400.04, 714,917.58 and 355,293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,400.04, 714,917.58 and 355,293.58 is: 489,979.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,400.04 : 714,917.58 = 355,293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,400.04/714,917.58 = 355,293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,400.04x = 714,917.58 × 355,293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,400.04x = 254,005,626,403.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,005,626,403.14/518,400.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,979.95

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