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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,817.75, 715,979.43 and 292,463.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,817.75, 715,979.43 and 292,463.25 is: 403,605.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,817.75 : 715,979.43 = 292,463.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,817.75/715,979.43 = 292,463.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,817.75x = 715,979.43 × 292,463.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,817.75x = 209,397,671,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,397,671,030.95/518,817.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,605.45

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