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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,949.58, 716,150.55 and 292,595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,949.58, 716,150.55 and 292,595.08 is: 403,781.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,949.58 : 716,150.55 = 292,595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,949.58/716,150.55 = 292,595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,949.58x = 716,150.55 × 292,595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,949.58x = 209,542,127,469.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,542,127,469.29/518,949.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,781.28

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