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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,740.16, 715,860 and 289,297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,740.16, 715,860 and 289,297.70 is: 399,230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,740.16 : 715,860 = 289,297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,740.16/715,860 = 289,297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,740.16x = 715,860 × 289,297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,740.16x = 207,096,647,942.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,096,647,942.70/518,740.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,230.02

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