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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,164.74, 716,445.93 and 289,719.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,164.74, 716,445.93 and 289,719.64 is: 399,812.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,164.74 : 716,445.93 = 289,719.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,164.74/716,445.93 = 289,719.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,164.74x = 716,445.93 × 289,719.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,164.74x = 207,568,456,919.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,568,456,919.07/519,164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,812.32

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