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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,835.66, 716,026.14 and 292,495.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,835.66, 716,026.14 and 292,495.74 is: 403,662.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,835.66 : 716,026.14 = 292,495.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,835.66/716,026.14 = 292,495.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,835.66x = 716,026.14 × 292,495.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,835.66x = 209,434,595,678.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,434,595,678.64/518,835.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,662.69

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