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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,031.43, 716,262.38 and 289,575.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,031.43, 716,262.38 and 289,575.06 is: 399,613.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,031.43 : 716,262.38 = 289,575.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,031.43/716,262.38 = 289,575.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,031.43x = 716,262.38 × 289,575.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,031.43x = 207,411,720,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,411,720,216.37/519,031.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,613.03

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