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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,734.05, 715,858.44 and 292,379.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,734.05, 715,858.44 and 292,379.55 is: 403,486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,734.05 : 715,858.44 = 292,379.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,734.05/715,858.44 = 292,379.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,734.05x = 715,858.44 × 292,379.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,734.05x = 209,302,368,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,302,368,550.90/518,734.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,486.85

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