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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,439, 715,445.82 and 279,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,439, 715,445.82 and 279,975 is: 386,365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,439 : 715,445.82 = 279,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,439/715,445.82 = 279,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,439x = 715,445.82 × 279,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,439x = 200,306,943,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,306,943,454.50/518,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,365.50

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