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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,029.56, 716,260.92 and 292,675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,029.56, 716,260.92 and 292,675.12 is: 403,891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,029.56 : 716,260.92 = 292,675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,029.56/716,260.92 = 292,675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,029.56x = 716,260.92 × 292,675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,029.56x = 209,631,750,712.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,631,750,712.31/519,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,891.74

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