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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,550.16, 715,573.56 and 292,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,550.16, 715,573.56 and 292,210.24 is: 403,235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,550.16 : 715,573.56 = 292,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,550.16/715,573.56 = 292,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,550.16x = 715,573.56 × 292,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,550.16x = 209,097,921,705.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,097,921,705.25/518,550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,235.67

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