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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,423.76, 715,436.28 and 289,004.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,423.76, 715,436.28 and 289,004.76 is: 398,832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,423.76 : 715,436.28 = 289,004.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,423.76/715,436.28 = 289,004.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,423.76x = 715,436.28 × 289,004.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,423.76x = 206,764,490,396.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,764,490,396.69/518,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,832.97

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