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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,600.67, 715,193.33 and 355,494.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,600.67, 715,193.33 and 355,494.21 is: 490,255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,600.67 : 715,193.33 = 355,494.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,600.67/715,193.33 = 355,494.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,600.67x = 715,193.33 × 355,494.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,600.67x = 254,247,086,068.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,247,086,068.15/518,600.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,255.99

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