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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,901.78, 716,083.28 and 292,545.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,901.78, 716,083.28 and 292,545.66 is: 403,712.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,901.78 : 716,083.28 = 292,545.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,901.78/716,083.28 = 292,545.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,901.78x = 716,083.28 × 292,545.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,901.78x = 209,487,054,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,487,054,299.84/518,901.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,712.34

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