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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,723.70, 715,824.44 and 289,287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,723.70, 715,824.44 and 289,287.96 is: 399,209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,723.70 : 715,824.44 = 289,287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,723.70/715,824.44 = 289,287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,723.70x = 715,824.44 × 289,287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,723.70x = 207,079,390,519.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,079,390,519.30/518,723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,209.43

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