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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,667.48, 715,773.81 and 289,222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,667.48, 715,773.81 and 289,222.55 is: 399,134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,667.48 : 715,773.81 = 289,222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,667.48/715,773.81 = 289,222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,667.48x = 715,773.81 × 289,222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,667.48x = 207,017,926,741.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,017,926,741.28/518,667.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,134.20

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