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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,925.60, 716,152.32 and 289,524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,925.60, 716,152.32 and 289,524.24 is: 399,562.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,925.60 : 716,152.32 = 289,524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,925.60/716,152.32 = 289,524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,925.60x = 716,152.32 × 289,524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,925.60x = 207,343,456,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,343,456,172.24/518,925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,562.97

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