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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,789.28, 715,940.16 and 292,434.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,789.28, 715,940.16 and 292,434.72 is: 403,566.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,789.28 : 715,940.16 = 292,434.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,789.28/715,940.16 = 292,434.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,789.28x = 715,940.16 × 292,434.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,789.28x = 209,365,760,226.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,365,760,226.36/518,789.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,566.09

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