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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,009.31, 716,232.95 and 292,654.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,009.31, 716,232.95 and 292,654.81 is: 403,863.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,009.31 : 716,232.95 = 292,654.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,009.31/716,232.95 = 292,654.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,009.31x = 716,232.95 × 292,654.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,009.31x = 209,609,017,897.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,609,017,897.99/519,009.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,863.70

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