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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,858.88, 715,972.80 and 382,967.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,858.88, 715,972.80 and 382,967.04 is: 528,455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,858.88 : 715,972.80 = 382,967.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,858.88/715,972.80 = 382,967.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,858.88x = 715,972.80 × 382,967.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,858.88x = 274,193,983,936.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,193,983,936.51/518,858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,455.80

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