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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,027.42, 716,278.67 and 289,604.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,027.42, 716,278.67 and 289,604.74 is: 399,666.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,027.42 : 716,278.67 = 289,604.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,027.42/716,278.67 = 289,604.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,027.42x = 716,278.67 × 289,604.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,027.42x = 207,437,697,992.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,437,697,992.90/519,027.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,666.16

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