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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,166.74, 716,448.68 and 289,721.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,166.74, 716,448.68 and 289,721.64 is: 399,815.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,166.74 : 716,448.68 = 289,721.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,166.74/716,448.68 = 289,721.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,166.74x = 716,448.68 × 289,721.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,166.74x = 207,570,686,545.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,570,686,545.44/519,166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,815.07

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