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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,766.88, 715,855.44 and 292,468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,766.88, 715,855.44 and 292,468 is: 403,581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,766.88 : 715,855.44 = 292,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,766.88/715,855.44 = 292,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,766.88x = 715,855.44 × 292,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,766.88x = 209,364,808,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,364,808,825.92/518,766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,581.68

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