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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,912.84, 716,071.92 and 292,543.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,912.84, 716,071.92 and 292,543.76 is: 403,694.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,912.84 : 716,071.92 = 292,543.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,912.84/716,071.92 = 292,543.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,912.84x = 716,071.92 × 292,543.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,912.84x = 209,482,371,907.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,482,371,907.22/518,912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,694.72

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