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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,495.62, 715,546.02 and 289,052.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,495.62, 715,546.02 and 289,052.86 is: 398,905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,495.62 : 715,546.02 = 289,052.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,495.62/715,546.02 = 289,052.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,495.62x = 715,546.02 × 289,052.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,495.62x = 206,830,623,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,830,623,542.62/518,495.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,905.25

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