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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,153.71, 716,756.45 and 398,062.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,153.71, 716,756.45 and 398,062.25 is: 549,574.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,153.71 : 716,756.45 = 398,062.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,153.71/716,756.45 = 398,062.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,153.71x = 716,756.45 × 398,062.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,153.71x = 285,313,682,302.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,313,682,302.76/519,153.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,574.59

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