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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,008.31, 716,231.57 and 292,653.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,008.31, 716,231.57 and 292,653.81 is: 403,862.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,008.31 : 716,231.57 = 292,653.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,008.31/716,231.57 = 292,653.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,008.31x = 716,231.57 × 292,653.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,008.31x = 209,607,896,339.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,607,896,339.51/519,008.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,862.31

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