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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,916.84, 716,077.44 and 292,547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,916.84, 716,077.44 and 292,547.76 is: 403,700.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,916.84 : 716,077.44 = 292,547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,916.84/716,077.44 = 292,547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,916.84x = 716,077.44 × 292,547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,916.84x = 209,486,851,058.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,486,851,058.53/518,916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,700.24

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