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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,807.59, 715,955.66 and 292,453.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,807.59, 715,955.66 and 292,453.09 is: 403,585.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,807.59 : 715,955.66 = 292,453.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,807.59/715,955.66 = 292,453.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,807.59x = 715,955.66 × 292,453.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,807.59x = 209,383,445,069.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,383,445,069.99/518,807.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,585.93

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