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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,805.84, 715,953.24 and 292,451.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,805.84, 715,953.24 and 292,451.34 is: 403,583.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,805.84 : 715,953.24 = 292,451.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,805.84/715,953.24 = 292,451.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,805.84x = 715,953.24 × 292,451.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,805.84x = 209,381,484,415.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,381,484,415.34/518,805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,583.51

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