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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,768.88, 715,858.20 and 292,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,768.88, 715,858.20 and 292,470 is: 403,584.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,768.88 : 715,858.20 = 292,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,768.88/715,858.20 = 292,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,768.88x = 715,858.20 × 292,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,768.88x = 209,367,047,754
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,367,047,754/518,768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,584.44

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