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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,712.36, 715,843.08 and 292,353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,712.36, 715,843.08 and 292,353 is: 403,458.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,712.36 : 715,843.08 = 292,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,712.36/715,843.08 = 292,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,712.36x = 715,843.08 × 292,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,712.36x = 209,278,871,967.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,278,871,967.24/518,712.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,458.43

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