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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,787.60, 715,912.32 and 289,351.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,787.60, 715,912.32 and 289,351.80 is: 399,297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,787.60 : 715,912.32 = 289,351.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,787.60/715,912.32 = 289,351.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,787.60x = 715,912.32 × 289,351.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,787.60x = 207,150,518,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,150,518,434.18/518,787.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,297.36

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