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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,726.45, 715,828.24 and 289,290.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,726.45, 715,828.24 and 289,290.71 is: 399,213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,726.45 : 715,828.24 = 289,290.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,726.45/715,828.24 = 289,290.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,726.45x = 715,828.24 × 289,290.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,726.45x = 207,082,459,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,082,459,787.65/518,726.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,213.23

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