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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,806.59, 715,954.28 and 292,452.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,806.59, 715,954.28 and 292,452.09 is: 403,584.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,806.59 : 715,954.28 = 292,452.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,806.59/715,954.28 = 292,452.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,806.59x = 715,954.28 × 292,452.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,806.59x = 209,382,324,068.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,382,324,068.19/518,806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,584.55

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