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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,562, 715,678.92 and 292,248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,562, 715,678.92 and 292,248.72 is: 403,338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,562 : 715,678.92 = 292,248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,562/715,678.92 = 292,248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,562x = 715,678.92 × 292,248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,562x = 209,156,248,300.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,156,248,300.98/518,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,338.94

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