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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,553.16, 715,577.70 and 292,213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,553.16, 715,577.70 and 292,213.24 is: 403,239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,553.16 : 715,577.70 = 292,213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,553.16/715,577.70 = 292,213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,553.16x = 715,577.70 × 292,213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,553.16x = 209,101,278,188.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,101,278,188.75/518,553.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,239.81

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