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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,233.78, 716,541.45 and 292,877.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,233.78, 716,541.45 and 292,877.66 is: 404,170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,233.78 : 716,541.45 = 292,877.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,233.78/716,541.45 = 292,877.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,233.78x = 716,541.45 × 292,877.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,233.78x = 209,858,983,169.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,858,983,169.01/519,233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,170.51

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