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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,444.94, 715,290.10 and 409,204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,444.94, 715,290.10 and 409,204.29 is: 564,572.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,444.94 : 715,290.10 = 409,204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,444.94/715,290.10 = 409,204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,444.94x = 715,290.10 × 409,204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,444.94x = 292,699,777,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,699,777,514.53/518,444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,572.54

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