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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,902.92, 716,086.98 and 292,547.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,902.92, 716,086.98 and 292,547.88 is: 403,716.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,902.92 : 716,086.98 = 292,547.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,902.92/716,086.98 = 292,547.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,902.92x = 716,086.98 × 292,547.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,902.92x = 209,489,727,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,489,727,894.60/518,902.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,716.61

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