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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,698.95, 715,866.08 and 289,293.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,698.95, 715,866.08 and 289,293.63 is: 399,259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,698.95 : 715,866.08 = 289,293.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,698.95/715,866.08 = 289,293.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,698.95x = 715,866.08 × 289,293.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,698.95x = 207,095,495,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,095,495,430.60/518,698.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,259.52

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