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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,805, 715,950.90 and 292,450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,805, 715,950.90 and 292,450.50 is: 403,581.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,805 : 715,950.90 = 292,450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,805/715,950.90 = 292,450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,805x = 715,950.90 × 292,450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,805x = 209,380,198,680.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,380,198,680.45/518,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,581.69

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